Sweat gland carcinomas in the axillary area. Case report and review of theliterature

The sweat gland carcinoma is a rare tumor, representing in approximately 1% of primary skin lesions. In the literature 220 cases of sweat gland carcin omas have been presented over the last three decades. The medium age is 57 years, with an equal male-to-female distribution. Topographically, the tumo r is located at the lower limbs (32.9%), the upper extremities (28%), and t he head (26%). Involvement of the trunk is rare. Diagnosis can be complicat ed as the carcinoma is a rare entity, with no correlation of its histologic classification and biologic presentation. This can only implicate the diff iculties in treatment.