Sentinel lymph node biopsy in porocarcinoma: A case reports.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Eccrine porocarcinoma (EPC) is a slow-growing carcinoma arising from the eccrine sweat glands. Based on its clinical presentation it can be confused with malignant and benign skin lesions, both. Histological examination is essential to formulate a correct diagnosis. Surgical excision with clear margins is the standard therapeutic approach while the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNLB) remains controversial.

Case presentation

The Authors report two cases of EPC of the lower limbs occurred in two women. Patients were treated by wide surgical excision of the lesion and SNLB. 6 months follow-up was disease free for both patients.

Conclusion

Although a rare cutaneous tumor, EPC has to be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of malignant skin l

SUBMITTER: Reina S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6226587 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature