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Treatment of eccrine porocarcinoma with metastasis to the parotid gland using intensity-modulated radiation therapy: a case report

Authors: Youssef H Zeidan, A Jason Zauls, Masha Bilic, Eric J Lentsch, Anand K Sharma

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Introduction

Cutaneous eccrine porocarcinomas are uncommon malignant tumors of the sweat gland.

Case Presentation

A 76-year-old Caucasian man presented to our hospital with a left temporal mass. We describe a case of eccrine porocarcinoma with metastasis to the parotid gland with special emphasis on the role of surgical resection and adjuvant radiation therapy.

Conclusion

Besides surgical resection, little is known about the role of adjuvant therapy in managing eccrine porocarcinomas. Radiation therapy should be considered within a multidisciplinary approach in patients with primary or recurrent eccrine porocarcinomas.

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Title: Treatment of eccrine porocarcinoma with metastasis to the parotid gland using intensity-modulated radiation therapy: a case report
Authors: Youssef H Zeidan
A Jason Zauls
Masha Bilic
Eric J Lentsch
Anand K Sharma
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-4-147

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Treatment of eccrine porocarcinoma with metastasis to the parotid gland using intensity-modulated radiation therapy: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case Presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case Presentation

Conclusion

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