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... > Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial > Adenoma > Adenoma, Sweat Gland > Syringoma
... > Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial > Neoplasms, Adnexal and Skin Appendage > Adenoma, Sweat Gland > Syringoma

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Syringoma  

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Note

  • coordinate with SWEAT GLAND NEOPLASMS

Scope note

  • A benign tumor of the sweat glands which is usually multiple and results from malformation of sweat ducts. It is uncommon and more common in females than in males. It is most likely to appear at adolescence, and further lesions may develop during adult life. It does not appear to be hereditary. (Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, pp2407-8)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018252

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