What is hidrocystom?

Hidrocystom is a type of benign tumor that is expected to evolve from sweat glands. It falls into an adenoma category because it has a glandular origin. The most common place is the lids. Given his perceived lack of risk for overall health, some medical scientists do not consider this to be a tumor at all.

The condition is known by alternative names used to describe or determine its origin. Hidrocystom can be referred to as cystadenoma because it is an adenoma that resembles a cyst. Another term is Sudoriferous Cyst, because the condition includes a cyst similar to growth that comes from the sweat glands. Moll's gland cyst indicates the specific sweat glands that are located in the eyelids.

However, the most used alternative term is the apocrine hidrocystom. This applies to hidrocystome resulting from the apocrine glands. These are specialized glands that can be found in the armpits, the circular area of ​​the breast called the areola and the genitals of the anal area. Popularity of the term can be pTell the theory that the apocrine sweat glands are the main cause of the condition, although it must still be documented. Another similar option is the ecrine hidrocystom, named for the main sweat glands of the human body.

4 can be as large as 0.6 inches (1.5 centimeters) and tend to grow slowly. As soon as they stop growing, they will remain on the skin forever. Although tumors usually appear on the eyelids, they may occur on armpits, genital or anal areas, neck, head or trunk. The condition occurs mainly in adults.

Hidrocystom shows no symptoms. However, doctors can diagnose the disease by biopsy. This is a medical test in which the doctor removes cells of tissue is to explore in terms of any abnormalities.

There are several ways to treat hidrocystom. Some doctors surgically remove tumors, perhaps using electro -surgical methods destroy its wall to stopVili any chance of repetition. Others prefer to discharge growth.

other treatment methods vary according to the type of hidrocystoma. For example, laser evaporation of carbon dioxide and trichloroctic acid are used for more apocrine hidrocystom. In addition, some medical scientists have suggested that boot to toxin injections and can be used for recurring growth.