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World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2024; 12(3): 665-670
Published online Jan 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i3.665
Porocarcinoma in a palm reconstructed with a full thickness skin graft: A case report
Seok Beom Lim, Kun Young Kwon, Hoon Kim, Soo Yeon Lim, In Chang Koh
Seok Beom Lim, Hoon Kim, Soo Yeon Lim, In Chang Koh, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konyang University Medical Center, Konyang University of College of Medicine, Daejeon 35365, South Korea
Kun Young Kwon, Department of Pathology, Konyang University Medical Center, Konyang University of College of Medicine, Daejeon 35365, South Korea
Author contributions: Lim SB, Kwon KY, Kim H, Lim SY, and Koh IC designed the clinical case report; Lim SB and Koh IC performed the research; Lim SB, Kwon KY, Kim H, Lim SY, and Koh IC analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: In Chang Koh, MD, PhD, Doctor, Full Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Konyang University Medical Center, Konyang University of College of Medicine, No. 158 Gwanjeodong-ro, Daejeon 35365, South Korea. ihns@naver.com
Received: November 22, 2023
Peer-review started: November 22, 2023
First decision: December 15, 2023
Revised: December 24, 2023
Accepted: January 4, 2024
Article in press: January 4, 2024
Published online: January 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Porocarcinoma is rare malignant skin tumor, which accounts for approximately 0.005% to 0.01% of cutaneous carcinomas. Among these cases, the occurrence of porocarcinoma in the hands is even rarer. Herein, we report a rare case of porocarcinoma in the palm, including the clinicopathological characteristics, treatment, and prognosis.