J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2012 Oct;47(5):397-400. 10.4055/jkoa.2012.47.5.397.

A Case of Aggressive Digital Papillary Adenoma of the Fifth Finger

• Kim CH
• Kim BK
• Kang JM
• Kim DC

• KMID: 2185326
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2012.47.5.397

Abstract

Aggressive digital papillary adenoma is a rare neoplasm of eccrine sweat gland origin. We report a case of aggressive digital papillary adenoma of the fifth finger, together with a literature review.

Keyword

fifth finger; aggressive digital papillary adenoma

MeSH Terms

Adenoma
Fingers
Sweat Glands

Figure

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  Figure 1 Ultrasonography shows the case of aggressive digital papillary adenoma of the fifth finger dorsum area. Well marginated cystic mass is attached at the 5th finger extensor tendon area.

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  Figure 2 Clinical photographs. (A) Tumor in the left fifth finger of the patient. (B) Intra-operative view of the cystic mass. (C) Photograph after excision of the mass.

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  Figure 3 Microscopic findings of dermal nodule show cystic tumor with papillary projections (H&E stain; A: ×100, B: ×200).

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