Abstract
Primary mucinous carcinoma of the skin (PKMK) is a rare malignant tumour of the sweat glands. It is often misdiagnosed as it has an uncharacteristic gross appearance - and may microscopically resemble a cutaneous metastasis from a mucinous carcinoma of the breast, gastrointestinal tract, lungs, ovaries or prostate. The recurrence rate is high, but mortality is low. A MEDLINE literature search was performed for reports on PKMK. A total of 228 cases were identified. These are presented with regard to tumour characteristics and clinical features as well as histopathological and immunohistochemical findings.
| Bidragets oversatte titel | Primary mucinous carcinoma of the skin--a literature review |
|---|---|
| Originalsprog | Dansk |
| Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Vol/bind | 170 |
| Udgave nummer | 43 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 3399-402 |
| Antal sider | 4 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Status | Udgivet - 20 okt. 2008 |
Emneord
- Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Humans
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
- Prognosis
- Skin Neoplasms
- Sweat Gland Neoplasms