A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis of Poroma and Porocarcinoma
Abstract
Introduction: Poroma and porocarcinoma (PC) are rare adnexal tumors with overlapping clinical features, making accurate diagnosis challenging. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 46 histologically confirmed cases (37 poroma, 9 PC) diagnosed at a single center between 2010 and 2023, comparing demographic, clinical, and histopathological characteristics. Results: Poroma lesions were mainly located on the lower extremities, while PCs predominated on the trunk. Ulceration and bleeding were significantly more frequent in PCs. Among poromas, 24.3% involved the palmoplantar region; all volar lesions were skin-colored to pink-red and had higher clinical diagnostic accuracy than non-volar lesions. Conclusion: Lesion location, morphology, and color are key in evaluating adnexal tumors. Ulceration and bleeding should raise suspicion for PC, emphasizing the need for careful clinical assessment.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cancer and Skin Lesions
Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Skin Appendage Disorders
- Publisher
- S. Karger AG
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 248–252
- Publication date
- 12 January 2026
- Language
- EN