| Health / Medical Topics |
Syringoma
Definition 1
A benign sweat gland neoplasm usually affecting the lower eyelids and upper cheeks. The lesions are papular and are usually numerous. Morphologically, there are nests, cords, and tubules of epithelial cells present, surrounded by a dense stroma in the reticular dermis. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A benign tumor of the sweat glands which is usually multiple and results from malformation of sweat ducts. It is uncommon and more common in females than in males. It is most likely to appear at adolescence, and further lesions may develop during adult life. It does not appear to be hereditary. (Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, pp2407-8) (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
A rare, benign eccrine neoplasm usually arising on acral areas as a solitary papular or nodular lesion. Multiple lesions are referred as…
A benign adnexal neoplasm occurring during childhood or adolescence. It usually presents as a papular lesion or a plaque on the head…
A device designed to advance a syringe plunger at a specified rate, used to administer continuous subcutaneous infusions.
A dosing unit equal to the amount of active ingredient(s) contained in a single syringe.
A device designed as a rigid cylinder with a plunger at one end and a delivery opening at the other.
A small hollow tube used for injecting or withdrawing liquids. It may be attached to a needle in order to withdraw fluid…
