Benign chondroid syringoma (mixed tumor of skin) on the fank with satellites: Case report and literature review [Benignes chondroides Syringom (Mischtumor der Haut) der Flanke mit Satelliten – Fallbericht und Literaturübersicht]

摘要

Background Mixed tumor of skin (chondroid syringoma) is a rare skin tumor.Methods We report on the rare occasion of an atypical mixed tumor of skin (chondroid syringoma) in a 71-year old Caucasian male patient.Results Te tumor presented as a frm subcutaneous nodule on his fank. Histopathologic investigations revealed a focally increased proliferative activity and satellites in the adipose tissue. Tis is in accordance with the diagnosis of an atypical chondroid syringoma. Te diferential diagnosis to malignant chondroid syringoma is discussed. Te tumor was removed by delayed Mohs surgery.Conclusions Atypical chondroid syringoma is a very rare subtype of mixed tumor of skin. It is an important differential diagnosis to malignant chondroid syringoma of skin.