Clinical cases
Syringocystadenoma papilliferum
Syringocystadenoma papilliferum is a rare tumor of the sweat glands, which origin is still controversial. Some authors consider that the origin of the tumor is în apocrine sweat glands, some în ecrine glands and others consider the origin în a pluripotent cell. The tumor affects equally both sexes, is frequently seen on the scalp and face of the young adults and there may be a preexisting organoid naevus. The lesions can be present at birth în a liniar arrangement.
Clinical features: multiple red-brown papules with papillomatous expansion around puberty.