Primary cutaneous eccrine mucinous carcinoma: A rare case

Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 10

Abstract

Primary mucinous carcinoma of the skin is a rare skin adnexal neoplasm with sweat gland differentiation. There have been only few cases of it reported in literature. It is a low grade malignant tumor arising preferentially in the head and neck and periorbital area. We report a case of primary cutaneous eccrine mucinous carcinoma in a 75-year-old male presenting with a swelling in the lateral angle of his right eye.

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Shweta ,, Kuladeepa Ananda Vaidya, Sukesh ,

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Shweta, , Kuladeepa Ananda Vaidya, Sukesh, (2017). Primary cutaneous eccrine mucinous carcinoma: A rare case. International Journal of Medical and Health Research, 3(10), 33-34. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-587346