ABSTRACT
Abstract: Ductal eccrine carcinoma (DEC) is a rare sweat gland carcinoma with ductular differentiation. Clinically, it is characterized by a slowly growing, hardened plaque or nodule predominantly located on the head and neck. Histologically, DEC shares similar features to invasive breast carcinoma, thus causing great diagnostic challenges. We report a 69-year-old woman who presented with a hardened plaque on the axilla. A skin biopsy was performed and metastatic invasive breast carcinoma could not be ruled out. Complete excision and further workup were subsequently conducted, leading to the diagnosis of estrogen receptor positive DEC with associated axillary lymph node metastases. The patient received adjuvant radiotherapy to the left axilla and was started on oral letrozole. She is disease-free 14 months after initial diagnosis.
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Humans , Female , Aged , Sweat Gland Neoplasms/pathology , Carcinoma, Skin Appendage/pathology , Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/pathology , Axilla , Sweat Gland Neoplasms/diagnosis , Sweat Gland Neoplasms/therapy , Carcinoma, Skin Appendage/diagnosis , Carcinoma, Skin Appendage/therapy , Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Lymph Nodes/pathology , Lymphatic MetastasisABSTRACT
Abstract: Nevus spilus is a melanocytic cutaneous lesion consisting of a light brown background macule with numerous superimposed darker maculopapular speckles. Melanoma arising from a nevus spilus is rare, with less than 40 cases reported to date. The absolute risk for malignant transformation is not well defined, lacking a standardized management approach. We report a new case of melanoma arising from nevus spilus, with the additional peculiarity of multifocality. We offer our recommendations for the management of the condition.