Acrospiroma

Overview

A rare cutaneous tumor of apocrine or eccrine SWEAT GLAND origin. It is most commonly found on the extremities and is usually benign. It appears as a solitary nodule or cyst and may be solid or produce a watery discharge. It is related to POROMA except in acrospiroma it does not involve the epidermis. There is no indication that heredity or external agents cause these tumors.

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Quick facts about Acrospiroma

Topic type

Condition

Category

Oncology

MeSH classification

C04.557.470.035.175.125|C04.557.470.550.175.125

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