Linear eccrine nevus with comedones

Abstract

We report herein a case of a linear nevus comedonicus associated with tumors of sweat gland origin. We propose the term "linear eccrine nevus with comedones" as a suitable title for this disorder. Several similar cases in the literature are reviewed.

Eccrine-Pilar Angiomatous Nevus

“…In the case described by Blanchard et al [14] the comedo was accompanied by a proliferation of eccrine ductal and secretory structures in the dermis. In the case of Marsden et al [15] the clinical aspect of comedos on the palm was accompanied by dilation and hyperpla sia of the sweat duct in the superficial der mis and in the epidermis.…”