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Microcystic adnexal carcinoma: Successful management of a large scalp lesion

Lawrence H. C. KimDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bankstown Hospital, New South WalesCorrespondence[email protected]
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Leana TestonDepartment of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bankstown Hospital, New South Wales
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Sanaz SasaniDepartment of Anatomical Pathology, Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales, Australia
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Christopher HendersonDepartment of Anatomical Pathology, Liverpool Hospital, New South Wales, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 158-160 | Accepted 29 Aug 2011, Published online: 23 Aug 2013
 
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Abstract

Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a rare, malignant cutaneous neoplasm. It is important for us to become more aware of it, as it is often misdiagnosed, either clinically or histopathologically. We report a case of an extensive scalp lesion that was successfully treated using a combination of resection and adjuvant radiotherapy.

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