Ductal eccrine carcinoma of the axilla: a diagnostic pitfall
An. bras. dermatol
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92(2): 239-242, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab, graf
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Dans Anglais
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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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Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Tumeurs des glandes sudoripares
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Carcinome des annexes cutanées
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Carcinome canalaire du sein
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
An. bras. dermatol
Thème du journal:
Dermatologie
Année:
2017
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Portugal
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Santarém Hospital/PT
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