SyringocystadenomaPapilliferum Arising from Nevus Sebaceous: A Case Report

Abstract

Background:Nevus sebaceous is a cutaneous hamartoma accompanied by secondary tumors, such as syringocystadenomapapilliferum.Syringocy-stadenomapapilliferum is a rare benign tumor with a controversial differentiation between eccrine and apocrine.Most syringocystadenomapapilliferum involving the scalp arises from anevus sebaceous. Case Presentation:Herein, we report a 15-year-old adolescent female with a congenital skin lesion on the forehead undergoing surgical excision after changing in size and shape of the lesion.After surgical excision and histopathological examination, a diagnosis of syringocystadenomapapilliferum arising from a sebaceous mole was made. Conclusion:Syringocystadenomapapilliferum is a rare skin tumor. Histological confirmation was required for a definitive diagnosis. Furthermore, surgery and complete removal of the lesion are needed for treatment

Keywords

• hamartoma
• nevus sebaceous
• syringocystadenomapapilliferum