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- Title
Primary Mucinous Eccrine Adenocarcinoma - A Rare Malignant Cutaneous Adnexal Neoplasm at an Unconventional Site.
- Authors
HEMALATHA, A. L.; KAUSALYA, S. K.; AMITA, K.; SANJAY, M.; LAVANYA, M. S.
- Abstract
Primary mucinous eccrine adenocarcinoma, a rare malignant neoplasm of the skin adnexa usually occurs in the head and neck region. The most common sites for its occurrence are the eyelid, the peri-orbital region and the scalp. We report the rare occurrence of primary mucinous eccrine adenocarcinoma of the inguinal region which has been reported in only 1% of cases according to literature search. Since the differentiation from metastatic mucinous carcinomas is difficult, a careful search for primary in the breast, gastrointestinal tract and prostate is mandatory. This case report highlights the importance of precise diagnosis and accurate histological typing of mucinous carcinomas with an emphasis on their role in appropriate patient management along with a brief review of literature.
- Subjects
GROIN tumors; ADNEXAL diseases; MUCINOUS adenocarcinoma; GASTROINTESTINAL system; PROSTATE
- Publication
Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 2014, Vol 8, Issue 8, p14
- ISSN
0973-709X
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.7860/JCDR/2014/9797.4754