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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 02.03.2022

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Very rare, carcinomatous degeneration of a usually preexisting cylindroma. Metase formation is possible (Pichler M et al. 2021).

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Often occurring in association with Brooke-Spiegler syndrome (Pichler M et al. 2021) .

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mainly capillitium, neck, neck, face, rarely trunk and extremities.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly at the base of a cylindromatosis (Brooke-Spiegler syndrome), rarely occurring in solitary tumours. Some of the pre-existing cylindromes, which are unusually large (3-5 cm), bulging, protuberant, flesh-coloured nodes, show rapid spontaneous growth with ulceration. Tendency to grow into deep, localized structures (e.g. under bones).

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

The distinct picture of the benign cylindrome is mostly still detectable. Blurred, asymmetrical, roundish or elongated basaloid cell complexes are visible, which fill the entire dermis as well as the adjacent parts of the subcutis. The cell nests consist of polymorphic basaloid elements with numerous mitoses. Typical are circumscribed mass necroses (see also Porom).

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Excision with a safety margin (see spinocellular carcinoma below).

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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Last updated on: 02.03.2022

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer