Metastatic clear-cell hidradenocarcinoma of the vulva.
Clear-cell hidradenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor of sweat gland origin. It is most often found on the trunk, head, and extremities. This case report describes a rare occurrence of this tumor on the vulva of a young woman. The discovery of metastatic disease reflects the potentially aggressive nature of this tumor.
Messing
M J
MJ
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-3335.
Richardson
M S
MS
Smith
M T
MT
King
L
L
Gallup
D G
DG
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D002987:Clitoris / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D013544:Sweat Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery