Abstract
Introduction: Nodular Hidradenoma is rare, benign adnexal tumor arising from the eccrine sweat glands. It presents usually as a slow growing, nodular, solid or cystic cutaneous mass with serous discharge or ulceration.
Case Report: We report case of a 78-year-old lady who presented with a slowly progressive nodular mass over left cheek. Histopathological examination of excision biopsy show histomorphological features characteristic of Nodular Hidradenoma.
Conclusion: Nodular hidradenoma is a rare benign tumor. The clinician and the pathologist should have a strong index of suspicion to detect the lesion as malignant transformation can be there in these lesions.
Keywords: Adnexal, Nodular, Eccrine.
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Corresponding Author
Amrita Kulhria
Addresses: Department of Pathology, B.P.S. Government Medical College For Women, Khanpur Kalan, Sonipat Haryana. 131305, India
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i6.150
