Metastatic eccrine porocarcinoma

Cutis. 2013 Aug;92(2):67-70.

Abstract

Eccrine porocarcinoma (EP) is a rare malignant tumor arising from the intraepidermal sweat duct. The lesions have a varied clinical appearance and usually are asymptomatic. In reported cases, metastasis is rare but can be devastating when it occurs. We describe an unusual case of EP in a patient who presented with metastatic disease. New-onset exquisite pain prompted his evaluation. This case and review of metastatic disease is presented to raise awareness of this tumor, its varied clinical presentations, differential diagnosis, and management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eccrine Porocarcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Eccrine Porocarcinoma / pathology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / pathology