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ArticleCureus2026

Dermoscopic Polymorphism of a Pigmented Eccrine Poroma on the Leg: A Diagnostic Pitfall.

Sofia Elhaitamy, Meryem Soughi, Salma Kozmane, Layla Tahiri Elousrouti, Fatima Zahra Mernissi

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sofia ElhaitamyDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dental Medicine, Hassan II University Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, MAR.
Meryem SoughiDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dental Medicine, Hassan II University Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, MAR.
Salma KozmaneDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dental Medicine, Hassan II University Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, MAR.
Layla Tahiri ElousroutiDepartment of Pathology, Hassan II University Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, MAR.
Fatima Zahra MernissiDepartment of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Dental Medicine, Hassan II University Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, MAR.

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Abstract

Pigmented eccrine poroma (PEP) is a rare benign adnexal tumor that can closely mimic melanoma clinically and dermoscopically, particularly when it occurs on non-acral locations. We report the case of a 31-year-old man who presented with a slow-growing, well-circumscribed brown nodule on his left leg that had been evolving for four years. Dermoscopy revealed a polymorphic pattern with chalice-form vessels, perivascular white halos, a frog's egg appearance, and structureless blue and white areas suggestive of melanoma. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pigmented eccrine poroma. Complete surgical excision was performed with no recurrence at two-year follow-up. This case highlights the importance of recognizing the characteristic dermoscopic features of PEP to avoid unnecessary aggressive procedures and patient anxiety.

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chalice-form vesselsdermoscopyfrog's egg appearancemelanoma mimicpigmented eccrine poroma

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PMID42787699
PMCPMC13602838

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