Unsuspecting Plaque on the Forearm: A Diagnostic Challenge.

Indian Dermatol Online J

Department of Dermatology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.

Published: December 2024

Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a rare, slow-growing, locally aggressive malignant, and recurring appendageal tumor. Prolonged UV exposure, immunosuppression, and radiotherapy are a few frequently associated risk factors. MAC classically presents as an asymptomatic skin coloured plaque on the face. The key to diagnosis is a deep-sectioned biopsy. Surgical modalities are the first line of treatment.

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