A unexpected growth arising within nevus sebaceous of Jadassohn

Dermatol Online J. 2016 Jan 15;22(1):13030/qt03s2g1c8.

Abstract

The predisposition to epithelial neoplasms in nevus sebaceous is well established; most tumors occur in adults and are benign. Hidradenoma is a relatively rare benign tumor of sweat gland origin that can rarely arise within a nevus sebaceous. We present an interesting case of a hidradenoma and sebaceoma arising within a nevus sebaceous and present a literature review of the 2 conditions. Even though hidradenoma is a benign tumor, we would advocate complete excision given the potential for malignant transformation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma, Sweat Gland / diagnosis*
  • Biopsy
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary*
  • Nevus, Sebaceous of Jadassohn / diagnosis*
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / diagnosis*