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Malignant Adnexal Tumors - Management Review

Dermatologic Surgery

JC: February 2025

This review summarized the management of malignant adnexal tumors including microcystic adnexal carcinoma, sebaceous carcinoma, and other rare cutaneous appendageal neoplasms. The review highlighted the role of Mohs surgery, the importance of immunohistochemistry, and the need for multidisciplinary care.

Take-Home Messages

  • Malignant adnexal tumors benefit from Mohs surgery due to their tendency for subclinical extension and perineural invasion.
  • Immunohistochemistry plays a critical role in the accurate diagnosis and margin assessment of adnexal carcinomas.

Topic

Rare & Special Tumors

DFSP, AFX, sebaceous carcinoma, EMPD, MAC, and other rare entities

Literature review only. This summary is an editorial interpretation and may not reflect the complete findings of the original publication. Always refer to the full-text article for clinical decision-making.