Eruptive syringomas of the neck

Syringomas are benign adnexal tumors of eccrine origin. Eruptive syringomas clinically present as multiple, skin colored tiny papules that usually develop during a short period of time and are frequently misdiagnosed with other entities. Histopathological examination is essential in the diagnosis an...

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Main Authors: Liliane Borik, Amy Spizuoco, Viktoryia Kazlouskaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Our Dermatology Online 2014-01-01
Series:Nasza Dermatologia Online
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Online Access:http://www.odermatol.com/issue-in-html/2014-1-15-syringomas/
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Summary:Syringomas are benign adnexal tumors of eccrine origin. Eruptive syringomas clinically present as multiple, skin colored tiny papules that usually develop during a short period of time and are frequently misdiagnosed with other entities. Histopathological examination is essential in the diagnosis and usually reveals numerous, small ducts in the dermis lined with a double row of epithelial cells. Herein, we present an additional case of multiple eruptive syringomas on the neck in a 25 year old female.
ISSN:2081-9390