Nasir H, Mohammad Azmi N, Dualim DM, Azman ZA, Abdul Rahman NA. The Curious Incidence of Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Masquerading as Perianal Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Cureus 2024;
16:e57585. [PMID:
38707052 PMCID:
PMC11069121 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.57585]
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Abstract
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the terminal follicular epithelium within the apocrine skin glands. When these lesions develop in the genital and perianal regions, there is a potential risk of progression to squamous cell carcinoma or mucinous adenocarcinoma. The tumor may appear in the perianal area, perineum, or buttocks. Here, we present a rare case of long-standing perianal HS with associated fistula-related mucinous adenocarcinoma and the challenges we faced in managing this condition.
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