Eccrine Nevus on the Neck: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Eccrine nevus is an extremely rare benign cutaneous hamartoma that usually occurs in childhood and adolescence. It has a wide range of clinical manifestations, and histological findings reveal a proliferation of structurally normal eccrine ducts. Herein, we present a case of eccrine nevus on the nec...

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Published inAnnals of dermatology Vol. 33; no. 5; pp. 456 - 458
Main Authors Hanjae Lee, Soyun Cho
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한피부과학회 05.10.2021
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Eccrine nevus
Histology
Hyperhidrosis
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Summary:Eccrine nevus is an extremely rare benign cutaneous hamartoma that usually occurs in childhood and adolescence. It has a wide range of clinical manifestations, and histological findings reveal a proliferation of structurally normal eccrine ducts. Herein, we present a case of eccrine nevus on the neck of an 8-year-old girl. Our literature review reveals that the head and neck region is a rare anatomical location for eccrine nevus as it has a predilection for extremities. Our review also suggests that overlying skin changes are common in eccrine nevus regardless of accompanying localized hyperhidrosis. (Ann Dermatol 33(5) 456∼458, 2021)
Bibliography:The Korean Dermatological Association
ISSN:1013-9087
2005-3894