Ann Dermatol.  2008 Mar;20(1):29-31. 10.5021/ad.2008.20.1.29.

A Case of Eccrine Nevus

• Kang MJ
• Yu DS
• Kim JW

• KMID: 2156357
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2008.20.1.29

Abstract

Eccrine nevi are very rare cutaneous lesions which may or may not be accompanied by localized hyperhidrosis. Histological findings usually reveal a slightly increased number of eccrine glands without any other abnormalities. Herein we present a case of eccrine nevus not associated with localized hyperhidrosis on the left wrist of a 6-year-old girl. The lesion was a brownish, ovoid plaque approximately 1.0 x 1.5 cm in size, with a hyperkeratotic, slightly scaly papule in the center. It was treated by surgical excision.

Keyword

Eccrine nevus

MeSH Terms

Child
Eccrine Glands
Humans
Hyperhidrosis
Nevus
Wrist

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Brownish plaque approximately 1.0 × 1.5 cm in size, ovoid shaped, with a hyperkeratotic, slightly scaly papule in the center, located on the left wrist. (B) Close-up view.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Slight increase in number of eccrine glands without any other abnormalities (Hematoxylin-eosin, × 100). (B) Magnified view shows proliferation of eccrine glands (Hematoxylin-eosin, × 400).

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