Acrospiroma (also known as Acrospiromas, Hidradenoma): A rare cutaneous tumor of apocrine or eccrine SWEAT GLAND origin. It is most commonly found on the extremities and is usually benign. It appears as a solitary nodule or cyst and may be solid or produce a watery discharge. It is related to POROMA except in acrospiro

NIH MeSH · D018250Diseases

Acrospiroma

Also known asAcrospiromas · Hidradenoma · Hidradenomas · Spiradenoma · Spiradenomas · Acrospiroma, Eccrine · Eccrine Acrospiromas · Eccrine Acrospiroma · Eccrine Spiradenoma · Eccrine Spiradenomas · Spiradenoma, Eccrine · Spiradenomas, Eccrine

Definition

A rare cutaneous tumor of apocrine or eccrine SWEAT GLAND origin. It is most commonly found on the extremities and is usually benign. It appears as a solitary nodule or cyst and may be solid or produce a watery discharge. It is related to POROMA except in acrospiroma it does not involve the epidermis. There is no indication that heredity or external agents cause these tumors.

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.470.035.175.125
  • C04.557.470.550.175.125

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Related concepts

Adenoma, Sweat Gland

A benign neoplasm derived from epithelial cells of sweat glands. (Stedman, 25th ed)

Common questions about Acrospiroma

What does Acrospiroma mean in medicine?
A rare cutaneous tumor of apocrine or eccrine SWEAT GLAND origin. It is most commonly found on the extremities and is usually benign. It appears as a solitary nodule or cyst and may be solid or produce a watery discharge. It is related to POROMA except in acrospiroma it does not involve the epidermis. There is no indication that heredity or external agents cause these tumors. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acrospiroma known by any other names?
Yes. Acrospiroma is also referred to as Acrospiromas, Hidradenoma, Hidradenomas, Spiradenoma in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acrospiroma sit in the medical classification?
Acrospiroma falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.035.175.125, C04.557.470.550.175.125). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D018250) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗