Digital papillary adenocarcinoma: An important differential diagnosis for digital soft tissue masses

Abstract

Digital papillary adenocarcinoma (DPAC) is a rare, aggressive cancer with significant metastatic potential which arises from digital sweat glands. We present a case of a DPAC managed with surgical excision and reconstruction with a reversed homodigital island flap.Level of evidence: V

Keywords

• Digital papillary adenocarcinoma
• Case report
• Digital soft tissue swelling
• Homodigital island flap