Multiple eccrine hidrocystomas

Australas J Dermatol. 2004 Aug;45(3):178-80. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2004.00084.x.

Abstract

The clinical and pathological features and treatment of two patients with multiple eccrine hidrocystomas are presented. The first case is characterized by multiple pearly papules with a bluish hue located in the periorbital region and the bridge of the nose. The second case is characterized by multiple, skin-coloured papules located in the periorbital area, forehead, chin and nose. Both were exacerbated by a hot and humid environment. Histopathologically, both demonstrated a unilocular cyst located in the dermis, with a 2-3-layer wall composed of cuboidal epithelium that was non-keratinizing. Treatment with topical atropine sulphate 1% in aqueous solution three times a day was instituted in the first case; however, this was poorly tolerated because of blurred vision and nausea. The lesions were subsequently hyfrecated with a good response. The second case was treated with topical atropine sulphate 1% in aqueous solution three times a day with a good response.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Aged
  • Atropine / administration & dosage*
  • Atropine / adverse effects
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Female
  • Hidrocystoma / diagnosis
  • Hidrocystoma / pathology*
  • Hidrocystoma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nausea / chemically induced
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary*
  • Solutions
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vision Disorders / chemically induced

Substances

  • Solutions
  • Atropine