Cylindroma: an update

Abstract

This paper reviews the recent literature on cylindroma, a rare tumor originating from the cutaneous adnexal structures of the scalp and face. Benign cylindroma is more frequent in women, and there are solitary and multiple forms, which are autosomal. Malignant cylindroma can occur in the Brooke-Spiegler syndrome, and malignant transformation is more frequent in multiple variants than in solitary tumors. Its histopathological basis is controversial, and its origin is unknown, although it is known that there is a genetic basis for onset of these tumors in Brooke-Spiegler syndrome.

Solitary dermal cylindroma: a rare case report

“…6 The term cylindroma was first used in 1856 by Billroth to describe an orbital tumor with hyalin and glassy appearance. 4,7 The term cylindroma originated from its cylindrical shape seen in transversal section. 8 Currently, three forms of cylindromas are recognized: the benign dermal cylindroma, which may occur as solitary or multiple lesions; the malignant salivary cylindroma (adenoid cystic carcinoma); and the malignant cylindroma.…”

“…8 Currently, three forms of cylindromas are recognized: the benign dermal cylindroma, which may occur as solitary or multiple lesions; the malignant salivary cylindroma (adenoid cystic carcinoma); and the malignant cylindroma. 4,9 Although the nomenclature was identical, however the clinical behavior and prognosis were very different. 4 Cylindroma has two clinical presentation, solitary and multiple form.…”

“…4,9 Although the nomenclature was identical, however the clinical behavior and prognosis were very different. 4 Cylindroma has two clinical presentation, solitary and multiple form. Solitary form occurr sporadically in patients without family history of cutaneous cylindromas.…”

“…3 Multiple cylindromas are generally observed as a component of Brooke-Spiegler syndrome (BSS) or as the only skin lesion of familial cylindromatosis (FC). 4 We here reporting an unsual case of solitary cylindroma arose in arm of a 51-year-old woman.…”

Spiradenocylindroma: an uncommon morphologic entity

“…Spiradenomas and cylindromas are benign cutaneous adnexal tumors with uncertain histiogeneses . Although the rate of malignant transformation is very low, metastasis and resulting deaths have been reported . Spiradenoma characteristically arises as a solitary, 1–2‐cm, tender nodule on the trunk or extremities in young adults .…”