An Unusual Case of Fibromatous Fibrosis in a Young Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the hair follicles in apocrine gland-rich areas, characterized by painful nodules, abscesses, sinus tracts, and fibrosis. Treatment aims to reduce inflammation, control symptoms, and prevent progression, with TNF-α inhibitors like adalimumab being effective for moderate-to-severe cases.

Case presentation

This report presents a 26-year-old female with recurrent HS lesions in the intermammary fold, treated with adalimumab and intralesional corticosteroids for a keloid-like lesion. While systemic therapy improved inflammatory lesions, the keloid-like lesion progressed, prompting biopsy to exclude malignancy. Histopathology revealed benign fibromatous fibrosis, highlighting the diagnostic challenge

SUBMITTER: Martora F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12503722 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature