Eccrine porocarcinoma

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2008 Apr;18(4):234-5.

Abstract

Eccrine Porocarcinoma (EPC) is an important and often overlooked differential diagnosis for the more common Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). Thus, it is important for clinicians to recognize it and formulate treatment accordingly. A case report typifying the pitfalls in the diagnosis of this neoplasm in relation to SCC is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biopsy
  • Buttocks / pathology
  • Carcinoma / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mucin-1
  • Neoplasms, Squamous Cell / diagnosis
  • Periodic Acid-Schiff Reaction
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Mucin-1