Localized Hidradenocarcinoma of the Scalp: A Case Report

Cureus. 2023 May 7;15(5):e38675. doi: 10.7759/cureus.38675. eCollection 2023 May.

Abstract

Hidradenocarcinomas or malignant hidradenomas are tumors developed from the sweat glands, in particular, the eccrine glands. It is a rare entity of skin tumors and frequently appears de novo with a slight female predominance and an average age of 50 years at diagnosis. We report the case of a 57-year-old woman treated for localized hidradenocarcinoma of the scalp, successfully managed by surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy.

Keywords: hidradenocarcinoma; localized form; radiotherapy; scalp; surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports