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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2024; 12(8): 1523-1529
Published online Mar 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i8.1523
Eccrine porocarcinoma in the tempus of an elderly woman: A case report
Zhi-Wei Wu, Wen-Jie Zhu, Shan Huang, Qi Tan, Cong You, Dian-Gui Hu, Long-Nian Li
Zhi-Wei Wu, Wen-Jie Zhu, Cong You, Long-Nian Li, Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
Shan Huang, Department of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology, Ganzhou Dermatology Hospital, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
Qi Tan, Department of Dermatology, Tongxiang Dermatology Hospital, Jiaxing 314000, Zhejiang Province, China
Dian-Gui Hu, Department of Infectious Diseases, The Fifth people’s Hospital of Ganzhou, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China
Author contributions: Li LN and You C conceptualized the design; Wu ZW, Zhu WJ, Huang S, and Tan Q conducted an investigation; You C, Wu ZW and Li LN perform software operations; Li LN, You C, and Hu DG to supervise; Li LN and Zhu WJ do the writing; Li LN conducts resource collection, writing and editing.
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Corresponding author: Long-Nian Li, PhD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Dermatology, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 23 Qingnian Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou 341000, Jiangxi Province, China. li_longnian@foxmail.com
Received: December 16, 2023
Peer-review started: December 16, 2023
First decision: January 10, 2024
Revised: January 19, 2024
Accepted: February 22, 2024
Article in press: February 22, 2024
Published online: March 16, 2024
Core Tip

Core Tip: Eccrine porocarcinomas (EPCs) are rare skin tumors that grow slowly with no obvious discomfort. They are difficult to distinguish from basal cell carcinomas, particularly those that occur on the face. Histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry are necessary to diagnose atypical lesions, their importance is demonstrated in our case. Multiple biopsies at different times are necessary to visualize ductal differentiation in cells. Our case reported a brief period of EPC in the temporal region of an elderly woman. We hope that our case findings will help in better understanding of EPCs.