Development of multiple tumors in a sebaceous nevus of Jadassohn

Dermatology. 1997;195(2):155-8. doi: 10.1159/000245721.

Abstract

We report the case of a 56-year-old male with a sebaceous nevus of the scalp, complicated by multiple tumor development. Histologic examination revealed a basal cell carcinoma, a syringocystadenoma papilliferum and a proliferating trichilemmal cyst. Sebaceous nevus has a well-documented neoplastic potential. Multiple tumors may occasionally arise, but the coexistence of 3 or more tumors is extremely rare. Close monitoring and early complete surgical excision of sebaceous nevi are warranted, in order to ensure a favorable prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Sweat Gland / pathology*
  • Adenoma, Sweat Gland / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / secondary*
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / surgery
  • Nevus / pathology*
  • Nevus / surgery
  • Scalp
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / surgery