Syringocystadenoma papilliferum on the thigh: An unusual location

Syringocystadenoma papilliferum on the thigh: an unusual location.

A 28-year-old man presented with a partially eroded growth on the back of his right thigh for the last 15 years. Tuberculosis verrucosa cutis and pyogenic granuloma were suspected on clinical examination. Histopathological examination revealed syringocystadenoma papilliferum (SCAP). SCAP is rare on the thigh and a review of the English literature revealed eight cases. Non-descript clinical pres...

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Giant linear syringocystadenoma papilliferum on scalp.

minutes 00 seconds), clotting time (4 minutes 10 seconds), active partial thrombin time (27.4 seconds; normal range-24-32 seconds), prothrombin time, blood peripheral smear examination, liver function tests and renal function tests were all within normal limits. Urine and stool examination did not reveal erythrocytes or any abnormalities. Upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy and ultrasound of the ...

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 without an antecedent naevus sebaceous.

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