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Eccrine Porocarcinoma Presenting as a Hand Cyst
Eccrine porocarcinoma is a rare tumor that arises from the epithelium of the eccrine ducts, with a tendency for metastatic spread and a high rate of local recurrence after excision. It was first described in 1963 by Pinkus and Mehregan and can present clinically as a nodule, erosive plaque or a polypoid growth that may ulcerate. The variable clinical appearance of these lesions can make diagnosis challenging and could delay appropriate treatment. If metastasis occurs the prognosis is poor, with a reported mortality rate of up to 80%.
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