Syringocystadenoma papilliferum of the scalp

Giant linear syringocystadenoma papilliferum on scalp.

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Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum of the Scalp Arising from a Nevus Sebaceous

Syringocystadenoma papilliferum (SCAP) is a rare, benign tumour with varied presentations that arises from the apocrine glands and at times can lead to a diagnostic dilemma. A 53-year-old male presented with a 40-year history of a scalp nodule and a recent 2-year change in its character, and a sanguinopurulent discharge. Examination revealed a 4 cm × 2 cm firm nodule upon left side of the scalp...

Syringocystadenoma papilliferum Authors: Doctor

Giant naevoid syringocystadenoma papilliferum.

Sir, Syringocystadenoma papilliferum (SCAP) is a rare tumour first described in 1893 (1). To date, 400 cases have been reported worldwide. SCAP usually appears at birth or in early childhood, most frequently on the face or scalp. In approximately 25% of cases it is observed on other locations such as the trunk or the extremities. In 40% of cases, SCAP evolves contiguous to a pre-existing naevus...

Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum of the External Auditory Canal

BACKGROUND Ceruminous glands are modified apocrine glands, situated in the external auditory canal, that, together with sebaceous glands, produce cerumen, better known as ear wax. The neoplastic transformation of these structures is very rare and there have been few cases reported in the literature. CASE REPORT Syringocystadenoma papilliferum is one of the rarest tumors among benign tumors aris...