Microcystic adnexal carcinoma: report of seven cases including one with lung metastasis.

Background: Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a rare cutaneous neoplasm, with a high rate of local recurrences.

Objective: A series of MAC was analyzed and compared to previously published cases.

Methods: Seven cases of MAC were identified in the register of the institution.

[Melanoma of the penis: 6 cases].

Background: Melanomas of the penis are rare tumors of poor prognosis.

Methods: Six cases of melanoma of the penis, followed between 1975 and 2002, were retrospectively reviewed. We collected the data on epidemiological, clinical and pathologic factors, treatment and follow-up.

[Epithelioid sarcoma manifesting as chronic plantar arch ulceration].

Background: Epitheloid sarcoma is an uncommon malignant soft tissue tumor observed in the distal extremities of young men. We report a case of long standing ulceration of the sole which was found to be an epithelioid sarcoma.

Case Report: A 78-year-old woman had an indolent ulceration of the left sole for several months.