Papillary hidradenoma
Papillary Hidradenoma
Papillary hidradenoma (pronunciation: puh-pil-uh-ree hi-druh-dee-noh-muh), also known as acrosyringeal adenoma, is a benign tumor that originates from the sweat glands.
Etymology
The term 'Papillary hidradenoma' is derived from three words: 'Papillary' comes from the Latin word 'papilla' meaning 'nipple', 'hidradenoma' is derived from the Greek words 'hidros' meaning 'sweat' and 'aden' meaning 'gland', and 'oma' meaning 'tumor'.
Description
Papillary hidradenoma is a rare, benign neoplasm that primarily affects the skin. It is characterized by a slow-growing, solitary, and well-circumscribed nodule. The tumor is usually found on the scalp, face, trunk, and extremities, but it can occur anywhere on the body.
Symptoms
The main symptom of papillary hidradenoma is a painless, firm, and mobile nodule under the skin. The size of the nodule can range from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The skin over the nodule may be normal or slightly reddish.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of papillary hidradenoma is usually made by a biopsy of the nodule. The histological examination of the biopsy sample shows a well-circumscribed tumor composed of tubular and papillary structures.
Treatment
The treatment of choice for papillary hidradenoma is surgical excision. The prognosis after surgery is excellent, with a low risk of recurrence.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Papillary hidradenoma
- Wikipedia's article - Papillary hidradenoma
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