Clinicopathological Analysis of Skin Adnexal Tumours: Four Year Retrospective Study

Abstract

Background: Cutaneous adnexal tumours are rare, heterogeneous, benign, or malignant tumours that differentiate into one or more types of skin appendages. Methods: This is a retrospective study of 68 cases of cutaneous adnexal tumours diagnosed in our anatomical pathology department over 4 years period from September 2019 to September 2023. Results: Benign adnexal tumours are the most common, accounting for an estimated 97% of cases. These tumours are more frequent in male patients aged between 51 and 70 years. The head and neck region is the most affected area (51% of cases). Tumours originating from the sweat glands were the most frequent. Follicular and sebaceous tumours came second and third. Conclusion: Adnexal tumours are a very diverse group of rare neoplasms. Accurate diagnosis is a challenge for the dermatologist and usually requires the histological study.