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Microcystic adnexal carcinoma simulating scarring alopecia* * Work performed in partnership with: Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, private dermatology clinic and Pathology laboratory/Charity Hospital (Santa Casa de Misericórdia) in Juiz de Fora (MG), Brazil.

Abstract

The microcystic adnexal carcinoma is a rare, locally aggressive malignant adnexal neoplasm associated with signifi cant morbidity. It is often underdiagnosed due to clinical and histopathological resemblance with other cutaneous neoplasms and / or a combination of lack of familiarity associated with inadequate samples. We report a case with clinical hypothesis of scarring alopecia and histopathological diagnosis of microcystic adnexal carcinoma with favorable outcome in a follow-up of eleven years, after surgical treatment.

Keywords:
Alopecia; Pathology; Skin neoplasms

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