Digital Papillary Adenocarcinoma Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Ethan Bernstein, Carter Bernal, Brandon Bol, Jacob Hershenhouse, Matthew Bernstein
Primary Institution: California Northstate University, Elk Grove, California, USA
Conclusion
Digital papillary adenocarcinoma (DPA) is a rare tumor that can be misdiagnosed, and early diagnosis is crucial to minimize the risk of metastasis and recurrence.
Supporting Evidence
- DPA is often misdiagnosed due to its resemblance to benign conditions.
- Early diagnosis is crucial to reduce the risk of metastasis and recurrence.
- The patient had a history of recurrent paronychia for five years before diagnosis.
- Complete surgical re-excision is recommended due to high rates of local recurrence.
- Current treatments focus on surgical excision with negative margins.
Takeaway
A man had a rare skin cancer called digital papillary adenocarcinoma that was mistaken for a common infection for five years, but surgery helped remove it.
Methodology
The patient underwent a marginal excisional biopsy followed by surgical excision with amputation for negative margins.
Limitations
The rarity of DPA makes it difficult to establish standardized treatment protocols and guidelines.
Participant Demographics
57-year-old Caucasian male.
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