Korean J Pathol.
1988 Dec;22(4):475-478.
Papillary Eccrine Adenoma: Three cases report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Herein reported were three cases of papillary eccrine adenoma also called as tubular apocrine adenoma, characterized by dilated ducts containing eosinophilic secretion or kerain and intraluminal papillations. Case 1. A 23 year old male had a well defined erythematous nodule, measuring 1x1 cm. On the ankle of right leg over ten years. Clinical impression was dermatofibroma. Microscopic features were those of papillary ecrine adenoma. Case 2. A 53 year old female had a well demarcated dermal nodule, measuring 1.5x1 cm. On the buttock. Cut surface exhibited relatively well circumscribed tumor with yellowish brown color, Microscopic features were those of papillary eccrine adenoma with alcian blue positive materials in their lumens. Case 3. A 22 year old female had a showly growing hard painless small bean sized nodule at the metatarsal head area of right sole, measuring 2.3x1.8x0.7 cm. Clinical impression was calcinosis cutis. Microscopic features were those of papillary eccrine adenoma with foreign body granuloma and dystrophic calcification.
