Ann Dermatol.  1989 Jul;1(2):111-113. 10.5021/ad.1989.1.2.111.

Pigmented Eccrine Poroma on the Scalp

• Whang KU
• Kim HJ
• Kim YK
• Hyeon KJ

• KMID: 2362130
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.1989.1.2.111

Abstract

Eccrine poromas mainly involve the non-hairy surfaces of the skin, however, have also been found on hair bearing areas. Pigmentation in the tumor cells is rare but has been mentioned in a few papers. The following case documents an example of a pigmented eccrine poroma which occurred in an unusual location; the posterior scalp.

Keyword

Pigmented eccrine poroma; Posterior scalp

MeSH Terms

Hair
Pigmentation
Poroma*
Scalp*
Skin