Polypoid clear cell acanthoma of the scalp

Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) is a rare, benign epithelial tumor most frequently found on the lower extremities. Its clinical appearance may vary considerably, and cases of multiple lesions have been reported. The diagnosis is made by viewing the characteristic histologic features. This case describes...

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Published in:	Cutis (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 67; no. 2; pp. 149 - 151
Main Authors:	WILDE, Joseph L, MEFFERT, Jeffrey J, MCCOLLOUGH, Martha L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Chatham, NJ Quadrant HealthCom 01-02-2001 Quadrant HealthCom Inc
Subjects:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Female Humans Medical sciences Papilloma - pathology Scalp - pathology Skin Neoplasms - pathology Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions Human Case study Skin disease Scalp Clear cell acanthoma Benign neoplasm Elderly
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Summary:	Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) is a rare, benign epithelial tumor most frequently found on the lower extremities. Its clinical appearance may vary considerably, and cases of multiple lesions have been reported. The diagnosis is made by viewing the characteristic histologic features. This case describes an unusual scalp lesion that clinically and histologically shows unique polypoid features.
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ISSN:	0011-4162 2326-6929