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Rare case of Nodular Hidradenoma of scalp

RAJESH RAJESH

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Abstract :
''INTRODUCTION'' Clear cell hidradenoma
or nodular hidradenoma or eccrine
acrospiroma are histologically distinct
tumors of sweat gland ductal origin, usually
seen in 20- 50 years age group with
a female preponderance. ''CASE REPORT''
a case of nodular hidradenoma in
a 75 year old male who presented with
an asymptomatic, solitary swelling in the
scalp for 10 years. ''DISCUSSION'' Only
occasional reports are available in literature
regarding this tumor especially in
male. Present case is being presented
because of its rarity in incidence and occurrence
in male and old age.


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