Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma of the scalp in an african-american male.
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چکیده
Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a rare adnexal neoplasm that typically presents in Caucasians. We report a rare case of MAC in a 68 year old African American male that presented as a large asymptomatic scalp mass. The clinical and histologic features of MAC are discussed. A summary of all reported cases of MAC in African American patients is presented, and treatment options are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Dermatology online journal
دوره 22 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016