A Case of Axillar Syringomas

Axillary syringomas misdiagnosed as pseudoxanthoma elasticum for years

“…To date, only five cases of axillary syringomas have been reported. 4,5 Axillary syringomas appeared on the bilateral axilla in five of six cases including the present case. Because regression of the papules has not been observed in axillary syringomas, we regard axillary syringomas as tumors rather than hyperplasia.…”

Eruptive syringoma localized in intertriginous areas

“…Making the clinical diagnosis of syringoma is not difficult for the cases in a typical location [3]. However, eruptive syringoma of intertriginous areas needed to be differentiated from other diseases such as Darier disease, lichen planus, pseudoxanthoma elasticum and flat warts.…”

Axillary syringomas mimicking Fox–Fordyce disease

“…Syringomas are usually located in the head and neck region, especially periorbitally. [ 5 ] They are less common on the scalp, forehead, cheeks, abdomen, extremities, axilla[ 6 ], genitalia and buttocks. [ 7 ] They clinically present as small, firm, skin-colored, yellow or brown papules.…”