A glistening pink papule on the shoulder of a patient with HIV: poroid hidradenoma.
Shanshal M, Abuayyash M
Skin Health and DiseaseIn the feed 1 Aug 2026, published online 30 Apr 2026, issue 2026 Aug, added to PubMed 1 Aug 2026
Topics: Skin cancer & tumorsOther tumors & cystsInfections & infestationsImaging, dermoscopy & AIImmunosuppressed & transplant
Abstract
A 69-year-old man living with HIV presented with a tiny, glistening pink papule on the shoulder with nonspecific dermoscopy, but histology revealed a poroid hidradenoma, the rarest poroid neoplasm. This image highlights the subtle clinical and dermoscopic clues to this adnexal tumour and underscores the need for histological assessment and complete excision of changing papules in patients who are immunocompromised.
Abstract from PubMed
PMID 42539984 · DOI 10.1093/skinhd/vzag058