Adnexal Tumors of the Skin
by Richard Mitchell, MD, PhDAdnexal tumors of the skin represent a complex group of neoplasms that arise from specialized skin structures including hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and eccrine glands. Understanding these tumors requires a strong foundation in skin histology and embryology, as their development and presentation directly reflect their origin from specific adnexal structures.
This knowledge is crucial for clinical practice as adnexal tumors can present diagnostic challenges due to their diverse manifestations and potential to mimic other skin lesions. The ability to recognize and properly evaluate tumors arising from sebaceous glands, hair follicles (trichoepithelioma), and eccrine glands enables healthcare providers to make accurate diagnoses, determine appropriate management strategies, and identify cases where further investigation may be needed due to potential associations with genetic syndromes or internal malignancies.
This knowledge is crucial for clinical practice as adnexal tumors can present diagnostic challenges due to their diverse manifestations and potential to mimic other skin lesions. The ability to recognize and properly evaluate tumors arising from sebaceous glands, hair follicles (trichoepithelioma), and eccrine glands enables healthcare providers to make accurate diagnoses, determine appropriate management strategies, and identify cases where further investigation may be needed due to potential associations with genetic syndromes or internal malignancies.
Course Details
- Videos 3
- Duration 0:27 h
- Quiz questions 15
- Concept Pages 1
