Mucinous eccrine nevus: a case report and literature review

Am J Dermatopathol. 2009 Jun;31(4):387-90. doi: 10.1097/DAD.0b013e3181986cfe.

Abstract

Mucinous eccrine nevus (MEN) is a rare variant of eccrine nevus, characterized by a proliferation of normal eccrine structure surrounded by mucin deposits. We report herein the eighth case of mucinous eccrine nevus in the literature, with abundant mucin deposits not only in the stroma surrounding the eccrine glands but also in the superficial dermis. The literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / pathology*
  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nevus / pathology*
  • Sweat Gland Neoplasms / pathology*