Nodular hidradenoma is a rare, benign appendageal tumor that arises from the distal excretory duct of eccrine or apocrine sweat glands. It is usually found in adults than children, especially in females. The tumor presents as a solitary, slow-growing, well-circumscribed, freely mobile, firm, non-tender lesions of varying sizes between 0.5 to 12 cm in diameter. The scalp, neck, trunk, and extremities are commonly affected sites. The treatment of choice is the wide surgical excision of nodular hidradenoma with a least 2 cm of clear margins.
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I had a benign tumor removed surgically. Will it come back?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with non-malignant nodular hidradenoma of the legs. These were removed chirurgically by a dermatologist with less than 1-millimeter margins. My question is can these come back? Is surgery curative? I read on the internet that it can be cancerous. Do I need surveillance... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your biopsy report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and the surgery, your lesions appear cured and should not recur. However, supervision at regular intervals is advisable for similar lesions at other sites. Read Full »
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