"Hidrocystoma" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A cystic form of sweat gland adenoma (ADENOMA, SWEAT GLAND). It is produced by the cystic proliferation of apocrine secretory glands. It is not uncommon, occurring in adult life in no particular age group, with males and females equally affected. The commonest site is around the eye, particularly lateral to the outer canthus. It is cured by surgical removal. (Stedman, 25th ed; Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, p2410)
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D018251
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C04.557.470.035.175.375 C04.557.470.550.175.375
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| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hidrocystoma" by people in Profiles.
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Ciliary Gland Adenocarcinoma of the Eyelid Arising in Hidrocystoma: Case Report and Review of Previously Reported Cases. Am J Dermatopathol. 2022 Aug 01; 44(8):e88-e93.
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Giant pigmented apocrine hidrocystoma of the scalp. Dermatol Online J. 2020 Aug 15; 26(8).
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Eccrine hidrocystomas presenting as multiple papules on the cheeks. Dermatol Online J. 2013 Aug 15; 19(8):19269.