Hidrocystoma
| Hidrocystoma | |
|---|---|
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| Specialty | Pathology  |
Hidrocystoma (also known as cystadenoma,[1] a Moll's gland cyst,[1] and a sudoriferous cyst[1]) is an adenoma of the sweat glands.[2]: 787
Hidrocystomas are
tumours (a similar-sounding lesion called hidroadenoma
is a benign tumour).
The three types of "
apocrine glands, which have more oily product than eccrine glands and are found on the face, armpit, and groin
.
Hidrocystomas usually arise from
sudoriferous
cysts. A type of hidroadenoma that arises from eccrine glands is uncommon.
Other related conditions on the eyelids include
lower eyelid
).
Additional images
See also
- Syringoma
- Acrospiroma
- Seborrheic keratosis
- List of cutaneous conditions
- List of cutaneous neoplasms associated with systemic syndromes
References
- ^ ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ISBN 0-07-138076-0.
- ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.