Sweat gland carcinomas in children

Abstract

The clinicopathologic features of sweat gland carcinomas in three girls and one boy, aged 7 months to 10 years, are presented. The histologic and ultrastructural features suggested malignant clear cell acrospiromas. Rapid extensive metastases developed in two and early local recurrence in one. No obvious effect of chemotherapy was noted in disseminated disease. Wide local excision is advised because of the risk of local lymphatic infiltration.