Dermatology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitario Lisboa Norte (CHULN), Lisbon, Portugal Dermatology University Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal..
Dermatol Online J. 2024 Apr 15;30(2). doi: 10.5070/D330263594.
Nodular hidradenoma is an infrequent benign tumor originating from the proximal portion of the sweat glands, most commonly associated with the apocrine glands. Owing to its variable clinical presentation, correctly diagnosing nodular hidradenoma can be challenging, with several potential conditions in the differential diagnosis to consider. This article presents a healthy 52-year-old woman with an atypical location of nodular hidradenoma, highlighting the critical role of integrating clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathological characteristics for an accurate diagnosis. We discuss the clinical features, dermoscopic findings, histological examination, differential diagnosis, and treatment options for nodular hidradenoma, emphasizing the importance of surgical intervention in preventing potential malignant transformation.
结节性汗腺腺瘤是一种罕见的良性肿瘤，起源于汗腺的近端部分，最常与顶泌汗腺有关。由于其临床表现多样，正确诊断结节性汗腺腺瘤具有一定挑战性，需要考虑鉴别诊断中的几种潜在情况。本文介绍了一位 52 岁健康女性具有非典型部位的结节性汗腺腺瘤，强调了整合临床、皮肤镜和组织病理学特征对于准确诊断的重要性。我们讨论了结节性汗腺腺瘤的临床特征、皮肤镜表现、组织学检查、鉴别诊断和治疗选择，强调了手术干预在预防潜在恶性转化方面的重要性。
