Polypoid clear cell acanthoma of the scalp

Citation
Jl. Wilde et al., Polypoid clear cell acanthoma of the scalp, CUTIS, 67(2), 2001, pp. 149-151
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
CUTIS
ISSN journal
00114162 → ACNP
Volume
67
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
149 - 151
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-4162(200102)67:2<149:PCCAOT>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) is a rare, benign epithelial tumor most frequent ly found on the lower extremities, its clinical appearance may vary conside rably and cases of multiple lesions have been reported. The diagnosis is ma de by viewing the characteristic histologic features. This case describes a n unusual scalp lesion that clinically and histologically shows unique poly poid features.