Article: Head and Neck Cylindroma Masquerading as Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report
Abstract
Cylindroma is an uncommon skin appendageal tumor encountered by otorhinolaryngologists in the head and neck. We present a case of a 70-year-old lady who presented with an ulcerative lesion in the pre auricular region. These appendageal tumours can mimic more sinister lesions like squamous cell carcinoma which might warrant overtreatment. This report highlights the importance of harbouring knowledge of these benign tumours in order to provide appropriate management.
Keywords: appendageal tumour; cylindroma; head and neck tumour; histopathology; squamous cell carcinoma.
Abhilash Konkimalla
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Pirabu Sakthivel
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Chirom Amit Singh
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Rijendra Yogal
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Smriti Panda
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Meher Chand Sharma
Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Keywords
appendageal tumour, cylindroma, head and neck tumour, histopathology, squamous cell carcinoma
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https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.5067
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