Acrospiroma

**Definition:** A rare cutaneous tumor of apocrine or eccrine SWEAT GLAND origin. It is most commonly found on the extremities and is usually benign. It appears as a solitary nodule or cyst and may be solid or produce a watery discharge. It is related to POROMA except in acrospiroma it does not involve the epidermis. There is no indication that heredity or external agents cause these tumors.

**Tree numbers:** - C04.557.470.035.175.125 - C04.557.470.550.175.125

**Synonyms:** - Hidradenoma - Spiradenoma