[Sweat gland carcinoma in the axillary area. A case report and review of the literature].
The sweat gland carcinoma is a rare tumor, representing in approximately 1% of primary skin lesions. In the literature 220 cases of sweat gland carcinomas have been presented over the last three decades. The medium age is 57 years, with an equal male-to-female distribution. Topographically, the tumor is located at the lower limbs (32.9%), the upper extremities (28%), and the head (26%). Involvement of the trunk is rare. Diagnosis can be complicated as the carcinoma is a rare entity, with no correlation of its histologic classification and biologic presentation. This can only implicate the difficulties in treatment.
Chirurgische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik, Würzburg.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004439:Eccrine Glands / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010315:Particle Accelerators; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011379:Prognosis; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D013544:Sweat Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors