Microcystic adnexal carcinoma of atypical location
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https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v31i3.2970Keywords:
adnexal microcystic carcinoma, adnexal tumour, Mohs micrographic surgeryAbstract
Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is an infiltrative, rare adnexal tumor that arises from pluripotent cells with differentiation into both eccrine and follicular structures. We present a 43-year-old male patient with MAC in an atypical location on the dorsum of the left foot, situated on a previous scar. Despite its indolent behavior, it is locally aggressive and requires first-line surgical treatment, preferably Mohs surgery. We emphasize the importance of considering differential diagnoses and the need for deep biopsies to avoid diagnostic delays and to establish appropriate treatment.
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