Syringoma (also known as Syringomas): A benign tumor of the sweat glands which is usually multiple and results from malformation of sweat ducts. It is uncommon and more common in females than in males. It is most likely to appear at adolescence, and further lesions may develop during adult life. It does not appear to b

NIH MeSH · D018252Diseases

Syringoma

Also known asSyringomas

Definition

A benign tumor of the sweat glands which is usually multiple and results from malformation of sweat ducts. It is uncommon and more common in females than in males. It is most likely to appear at adolescence, and further lesions may develop during adult life. It does not appear to be hereditary. (Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, pp2407-8)

MeSH classification

  • C04.557.470.035.175.800
  • C04.557.470.550.175.800

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Common questions about Syringoma

What does Syringoma mean in medicine?
A benign tumor of the sweat glands which is usually multiple and results from malformation of sweat ducts. It is uncommon and more common in females than in males. It is most likely to appear at adolescence, and further lesions may develop during adult life. It does not appear to be hereditary. (Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, pp2407-8) 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 Syringoma known by any other names?
Yes. Syringoma is also referred to as Syringomas 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 Syringoma sit in the medical classification?
Syringoma falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.470.035.175.800, C04.557.470.550.175.800). 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 (D018252) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗