Renee A D'Ambrosia1, Holly Ward, Edward Parry. 1. Department of Dermatology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Eccrine porocarcinoma (EPC) is a rare malignant tumor of the eccrine sweat glands. The lesions are reported to occur most commonly on the lower extremity with variable prognosis. OBJECTIVE: To discuss the clinical and histologic features and the prognosis of EPC. METHODS: We report a 71-year-old man who presented with an asymptomatic lesion on his lower eyelid that had been present for 6 weeks. RESULTS: The 4 x 4-mm lesion was removed in two stages using the Mohs micrographic surgery fresh-tissue technique. The histopathologic diagnosis was primary EPC. CONCLUSION: EPCs most commonly occur on the lower extremity. This case is interesting because the lesion was located on the lower eyelid.
BACKGROUND: Eccrine porocarcinoma (EPC) is a rare malignant tumor of the eccrine sweat glands. The lesions are reported to occur most commonly on the lower extremity with variable prognosis. OBJECTIVE: To discuss the clinical and histologic features and the prognosis of EPC. METHODS: We report a 71-year-old man who presented with an asymptomatic lesion on his lower eyelid that had been present for 6 weeks. RESULTS: The 4 x 4-mm lesion was removed in two stages using the Mohs micrographic surgery fresh-tissue technique. The histopathologic diagnosis was primary EPC. CONCLUSION: EPCs most commonly occur on the lower extremity. This case is interesting because the lesion was located on the lower eyelid.
Authors: Abdulwahid M Salih; F H Kakamad; Hiwa O Baba; Rawezh Q Salih; M R Hawbash; Shvan H Mohammed; Snur Othman; Yadgar A Saeed; Imad J Habibullah; Aso S Muhialdeen; Rebaz O Nawroly; Zuhair D Hammood; Nawshirwan H Abdulkarim Journal: Ann Med Surg (Lond) Date: 2017-06-20