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Benign hidradenoma: magnetic resonance and ultrasound features of two cases

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Tumors of sweat gland origin are rare in the hand but should be considered in the differential diagnosis when certain imaging features are present. We present a case of nodular hidradenoma of the hand, with previously unreported magnetic resonance imaging features, and a further case in the thigh, both with ultrasound and histopathological correlation. The imaging literature of this tumor is reviewed, and its significance is discussed with respect to the current understanding of its malignant potential.

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We would like to thank Mr Anthony Griffin, of the Mount Sinai Orthopedic Research Center, for his help in retrieving pathological and demographic data.

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  1. Department of Medical Imaging, Toronto Western Hospital, 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4, Canada

    P. J. Mullaney, E. Becker & D. C. Salonen

  2. Department of Hand Surgery, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada

    B. Graham

  3. Department of Histopathology, University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada

    D. Ghazarian

  4. Department of Histopathology, Mt Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada

    R. H. Riddell

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Mullaney, P.J., Becker, E., Graham, B. et al. Benign hidradenoma: magnetic resonance and ultrasound features of two cases. Skeletal Radiol 36, 1185–1190 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-007-0348-9

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