Primary eccrine porocarcinoma of the thumb with multiple metastases: a case report and review of the literature. Issue 1 (1st January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McGuire, Connor; Fadel, Zahir; Samargandi, Osama; Williams, Jason
• Is Part Of: Case reports in plastic surgery and hand surgery. Volume 6:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 88
• Page End: 91
• Publication Date: 2019-01-01
• Subjects: Porocarcinoma -- thumb -- metastasis
• DOI: 10.1080/23320885.2019.1647108
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2332-0885

Abstract

Abstract: We present a case of primary eccrine porocarcinoma of the thumb in a 56-year-old male who ultimately developed multiple metastases. With so few cases of such lesions and their aggressive nature, accurate diagnosis and prompt surgical management is essential.