Cutaneous Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma

Skin Care

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Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHMar 31, 2018

The topic Cutaneous Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma of Skin.

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Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma (MAC) of Skin is an uncommon malignant tumor of eccrine sweat glands. The tumor normally occurs on the face, typically around the lips
There are three different types of sweat glands in the skin. These include the following:
- Apocrine sweat glands
- Eccrine sweat glands
- Sebaceous sweat glands
Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma of Skin is usually observed in older adults. It is a slow-growing tumor and metastasis is quite infrequently observed
The cause and risk factors for Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma of Skin are not well known, though certain genetic mutations have been noted
The treatment of choice is a surgical excision with clear margins followed by radiation therapy or chemotherapy, as decided by the healthcare provider
In majority of the cases, the prognosis is good with appropriate early treatment. However, the prognosis of Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma of Skin also depends upon the stage of the tumor, health status of the individual, and if it has metastasized

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Maulik P. Purohit MD MPH

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