[Cutaneous ciliated cyst of the scrotal skin. A case report with discussion of pathogenesis].
Cutaneous ciliated cyst (CCC) is a rare benign lesion predominantly occurring in the lower limbs of young women and exceedingly rare in males. Here, we report a case involving a previously unreported site (i.e., scrotal skin) in a 15-year-old male. We also describe pathologic and immunonohistochemical findings, review the pertinent literature and discuss their pathogenetic mechanisms. We propose that CCC could represent a morphologic pattern encompassing several pathogenetically different entities. Data we provide support the hypothesis that at least a part of CCC, specially those occurring in males, could have their origin in ciliated metaplasia of apocrine sweat glands.
Pérez Valcárcel
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Servicio de Patología, Hospital Comarcal de Monforte, Lugo. javier.perez.valcarcel@sergas.es
Peón Currás
G
G
Sánchez Arca
M E
ME
Rodríguez Gómez
I
I
Sousa Escandón
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A
D000293:Adolescent; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012611:Scrotum