title: Multiple apocrine hidrocystomas.
abstract: A 83-year-old woman presented with a 7-year history of translucent papules that were scattered diffusely over her nose, peri-orbital region, and cheeks. These lesions were exacerbated by heat and exercise. Histopathologic examination of a biopsy specimen from the cheek showed a thin-walled cyst lined by a flattened bi-layered epithelium that exhibited decapitation secretion in the upper part of the epidermis. A diagnosis of multiple apocrine hidrocystomas was made based on the clinical and histopathologic findings, and the patient is currently considering treatment options. These include electrodesiccation, excision, trichloracetic acid, carbon-dioxide laser, and 1450-nm diode laser.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, New York University, USA.
authors.forename: Niroshana
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Anandasabapathy
authors.forename: Anthony C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Soldano
mesh_terms: D006607:Adenoma, Sweat Gland / Q000473:pathology*; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001050:Apocrine Glands / Q000473:pathology*; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D018251:Hidrocystoma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000473:pathology*