Mariana El Hawa, Dana M. Khoury, Nelly Rubeiz, Abdul Ghani Kibbi, Ossama Abbas
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Abstract
A 72-year-old healthy woman presented with bilateral asymptomatic erythematous plaques on her soles, which had persisted for 20 years. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of eccrine syringofibroadenoma (ESFA), a rare eccrine cutaneous tumor. It typically appears as slow-growing nodules or plaques, often misdiagnosed due to its rarity. Although generally benign, ESFA requires accurate diagnosis to distinguish it from other entities and to monitor for potential malignant transformation. This case highlights the diagnostic and clinical challenges associated with ESFA and emphasizes the importance of recognizing this rare tumor to guide appropriate management and follow-up.
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Published monthly, the International Journal of Dermatology is specifically designed to provide dermatologists around the world with a regular, up-to-date source of information on all aspects of the diagnosis and management of skin diseases. Accepted articles regularly cover clinical trials; education; morphology; pharmacology and therapeutics; case reports, and reviews. Additional features include tropical medical reports, news, correspondence, proceedings and transactions, and education.
The International Journal of Dermatology is guided by a distinguished, international editorial board and emphasizes a global approach to continuing medical education for physicians and other providers of health care with a specific interest in problems relating to the skin.