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Shin-Ichi Ansai

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Trichoblastic infundibular cyst.

We report 4 cases of an infundibular cyst that histopathologically showed small papillary projections of follicular germinative cells emanating from the basal layer of the cyst wall. Some of these projections branched and formed a reticulated pattern. This cystic lesion is histopathologically distinctive. We propose to designate it as a trichoblastic infundibular cyst because its lining resembles that of an infundibular cyst, yet it has cells that resemble those of the follicular germ in its wall.

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Possible spontaneous regression of a metastatic lesion of keratoacanthoma-like squamous cell carcinoma in a regional lymph node.

We report herein a case of keratoacanthoma-like squamous cell carcinoma in an 82-year-old male that showed regional lymph node metastasis followed by self-regression of the metastatic lesion. This case is consistent with the previously reported observation that tumors compatible with the clinical features of keratoacanthoma may have malignant biological potential, however, it also demonstrates that even metastatic lesions may exhibit self-regression similar to that observed for primary lesions. Despite the view that keratoacanthoma-like squamous cell carcinoma may represent a variant of squamous cell carcinoma, occasionally it undergoes a unique clinical course.

Aged, 80 and over↗

Vulvar paget disease: one century after first reported.

OBJECTIVES.: To provide a critical assessment of the published literature on vulvar Paget disease and to allow individualized approaches to affected patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS.: A computerized search for studies published in the literature up to June 2002 was carried out using Ovid(c) and Medline databases. We excluded single case reports, letters to editors, and abstracts. RESULTS.: Historical and epidemiological aspects of vulvar Paget disease are summarized. Clinical and histopathological data support a recent proposal to classify vulvar Paget disease into two categories, primary and secondary, with significant clinical and prognostic implications. The treatment for primary vulvar Paget disease is wide and deep surgical excision. Inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy is added in the management of invasive neoplasms. In the presence of secondary Paget disease, therapy must be directed toward treatment of associated carcinoma. CONCLUSIONS.: The subclassification of vulvar Paget disease is essential for correct clinical management and treatment. Immunohistochemistry may assist in this important distinction.

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