Apocrine Fibroadenoma on the Face

Abstract

Apocrine fibroadenoma (AFA) is a common benign entity found in the breast but is rarely seen at other sites. Several studies have documented cases in the anogenital region, but to date, there have been only 4 cases (excluding the current case) of an AFA located in the skin on other parts of the body. The authors present a case of a 66-year-old woman with a 6-year history of a slow growing red nodule on her face. The histopathologic diagnosis was consistent with an AFA. An extensive review of the literature to elucidate a possible pathogenesis of these lesions and relationship to the anogenital counterparts is presented.

Breast tissue in benign tumor of anal margin

“…In the case presented the patient was 47 years old. Similar cases with the same age have been described, although of different origin than anal area, such as the vulva area, armpit, etc (13). Since its description numerous injuries have been documented, including benign and malignant lesions (14).…”