Cytologic Features of Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma
Author Information
Author(s): Sirikanjanapong Sasis, Seymour Andrew W., Amin Bijal M.
Primary Institution: Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can microcystic adnexal carcinoma be diagnosed by fine needle aspiration with the appropriate clinical context?
Conclusion
Microcystic adnexal carcinoma can potentially be diagnosed through fine needle aspiration if accompanied by the right clinical information and immunohistochemical profile.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with a painless, slowly enlarging mass on the lower lip.
- Fine needle aspiration biopsies revealed similar cytologic features.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of microcystic adnexal carcinoma.
Takeaway
This study looks at a rare skin cancer called microcystic adnexal carcinoma and shows that doctors can sometimes find it using a special needle test.
Methodology
The study involved fine needle aspiration biopsies and histopathological examination of the tumor.
Limitations
The diagnosis should be confirmed by a conventional biopsy due to limited studies on the cytologic diagnosis of MAC.
Participant Demographics
An 87-year-old Caucasian female patient.
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