Clear cell acanthoma presenting as polypoid papule combined with melanocytic nevus

Am J Dermatopathol. 1999 Feb;21(1):63-5. doi: 10.1097/00000372-199902000-00014.

Abstract

We report on a case of clear cell acanthoma that developed above a preexisting melanocytic nevus. Although melanocytic nevi can be complicated by the presence of several different types of epithelial or appendageal tumors, there have been no reported case of clear cell acanthoma combined with a nevus. Interestingly, in this case the clear cell acanthoma had a polypoid configuration, an unusual finding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Neck
  • Nevus, Pigmented / complications*
  • Nevus, Pigmented / pathology
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / complications*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology