| Case of the Month 8
Correct diagnosis: Benign mixed tumour of skin with extensive
ossification and marrow formation (Chondroid syringoma).
Comment: There are only 3 similar case reports in the english
literature. The diagnosis can be made based on histoyy, location and H &
E.
References:
- "Benign mixed tumor of the skin with extensive ossification and
marrow formation: a case report" Awasthi R, Harmse D, Courtney D, Lyons
CB. J Clin Pathol. 2004 Dec;57(12):1329-30.
- "Immunohistochemical study of mixed tumor of the skin with marked
ossification". Shimizu S, Han-Yaku H, Fukushima S, Shimizu H.
Dermatology.1996;193(3):255-7.
- "Cutaneous mixed tumor containing ossification, hair matrix, and
sebaceous ductal differentiation". Akasaka T, Onodera H, Matsuta M. J
Dermatol.
1997 Feb;24(2):125-31.
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