Papillary hidradenoma

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Papillary hidradenoma, also hidradenoma papilliferum, is a benign lesion typically found in the vulva.

Papillary hidradenoma
Diagnosis in short

Papillary hidradenoma. H&E stain.

LM cystic spaces lined by epithelium with apocrine differentiation (as demonstrated by apocrine snouts), well-circumscribed
Gross nodule
Site vulva, perianal, others

Prevalence uncommon
Prognosis benign

General

Gross

  • Nodule.

Note:

  • Classically vulvar - reported in various locations.

Microscopic

Features:

  • Cystic spaces.
  • Epithelium with apocrine differentiation (as demonstrated by apocrine snouts).
  • Well-circumscribed.

Notes:

  • No attachment to epidermis.
  • No nuclear changes suggestive of malignancy.

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VULVAR LESION, EXCISION:
- PAPILLARY HIDRADENOMA.

See also

References

  1. URL: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/hidradenoma. Accessed on: 14 April 2011.
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