Clear cell acanthoma in an unexpected location
Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) is an uncommon, benign, and slow progressing lesion originating from epidermal keratinocytes. Lesions are not gender specific and usually diagnosed at 50-60 years of age. It is generally represented in the lower extremities. CCA was first described by Degos et al. as "...
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Published in | Turkish Journal of Plastic Surgery Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 40 - 42 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd
01.01.2018
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Summary: | Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) is an uncommon, benign, and slow progressing lesion originating from epidermal keratinocytes. Lesions are not gender specific and usually diagnosed at 50-60 years of age. It is generally represented in the lower extremities. CCA was first described by Degos et al. as "Degos acanthoma" for a lesion presented in the lower extremity. Clinically, it is hard to distinguish whether the lesion is benign or malignant. Final diagnosis can be made histopathologically. Biopsy material is periodic acid-Schiff positive. While CAA commonly presents itself in the lower extremities, our patient had a CAA in his abdominal region. |
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ISSN: | 1300-6878 2528-8644 2528-8644 |
DOI: | 10.4103/tjps.tjps_13_18 |