González-González M, Vences-Carranza M, Arzola-Alanís DG

Language: Spanish
References: 4
Page: 25-27
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ABSTRACT

Papillary cystadenoma is a rare, benign tumor that originates from the adenomatous cystic proliferation of apocrine glands. Although it occurs predominantly in the head and neck (90% of cases), incidences have also been documented in less common locations such as the chest, shoulders, armpits, foreskin and vulva. Clinically, it presents as a dark blue, translucent, cup-shaped, nodulocystic neoformation that grows slowly. Diagnosis of this pathology is based on histological characteristics as well as on histochemical analysis. A histopathological diagnosis reveals a cystic cavity with a wall consisting of two layers of epithelial cells and papillary projections. The primary treatment is surgical removal. This article presents the case of a 55-year-old female patient with a neoformation located on her vulva.

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