Microcystic adnexal carcinoma. First reported case in a black patient.
BACKGROUND
Microcystic adnexal carcinoma is an uncommon malignancy of the skin with a propensity for local aggressive growth and high rates of recurrence. To date, this neoplasm has been described mainly in the Caucasian population. We describe here the first reported case in a black patient.


OBJECTIVE
To discuss the successful identification and management of this aggressive neoplasm in the non-Caucasian population.


METHODS
Mohs micrographic surgery was performed on this tumor.


RESULTS
The tumor was successfully excised without evidence of recurrence at 6 months.


CONCLUSIONS
We present the first reported case of microcystic adnexal carcinoma in a black patient. This tumor was identified in its early stages and removed by Mohs micrographic surgery without sequelae.
Department of Dermatology, Louisiana State University Medical School, USA.
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D044383:Black People; D018280:Carcinoma, Skin Appendage / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018859:Hair Follicle / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D015603:Keratinocytes / Q000473:pathology; D015580:Mohs Surgery; D012535:Scalp / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome