Dermatopathology 101. Part 2 – Skin tumors

Abstract

SummaryThe present CME article highlights fundamental aspects with respect to the histopathology of the most common skin tumors (epidermal, adnexal, melanocytic, and mesenchymal), their laboratory workup, as well as the importance of supplementary immunohistochemical and molecular studies. The information provided is meant to assist experienced clinicians in choosing the correct biopsy technique and in interpreting dermatopathology reports, and to provide dermatology residents with a better understanding of dermatopathology. Similar to inflammatory dermatoses, the diagnosis of skin tumors, too, requires the close cooperation between clinicians and dermatopathologists. The diagnostic quality and the resultant therapeutic approach can be significantly improved if this collaboration is based on the same dermatological understanding.

Local anticholinergic treatment for multiple eccrine hidrocystomas: report of two cases and literature review

“…Local anticholinergic treatment for multiple eccrine hidrocystomas: report of two cases and literature review Dear Editors, Eccrine hidrocystoma is a rare benign tumor of the eccrine sweat gland duct [1]. In contrast to solitary lesions (Smith and Chernosky type) [2], which can easily be treated by surgical excision, the multiple eccrine hidrocystomas (Robinson type) [3] present a therapeutic challenge.…”