Bilateral clear cell acanthoma of the areola and nipple: good response to topical corticosteroids
An. bras. dermatol
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92(5,supl.1): 27-29, 2017. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Clear cell acanthoma is a rare, epidermal tumor not common in the area of the nipples; indeed, the literature describes only 8 cases, all showing unilateral presentation. We here report the first case of bilateral clear cell acanthoma with good response to topical corticosteroids. Case report A sixteen-year old girl presented with 2 excrescent, fleshy, and exudative tumor masses in both nipples and areola mammae. A biopsy was conducted and confirmed clear cell acanthoma histopathologically. Treatment with strong corticosteroids resulted in rapid improvement and resolution. After one year of follow-up, the patient developed atopic dermatitis. Discussion:
We describe the first case of bilateral clear cell acanthoma localized in the nipple/areola that resolved with powerful corticosteroids, suggesting a reactive etiology of the lesion.
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Main subject:
Skin Neoplasms
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Clobetasol
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Acanthoma
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Glucocorticoids
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Neoplasms, Multiple Primary
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Nipples
Limits:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Spain
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital Clínico San Carlos/ES
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