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Hidrocystoma MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Hidrocystoma
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.470.035.175.375
C04.557.470.550.175.375
Unique ID
D018251
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018251
Annotation
coordinate with SWEAT GLAND NEOPLASMS
Scope Note
A cystic form of sweat gland adenoma (ADENOMA, SWEAT GLAND). It is produced by the cystic proliferation of apocrine secretory glands. It is not uncommon, occurring in adult life in no particular age group, with males and females equally affected. The commonest site is around the eye, particularly lateral to the outer canthus. It is cured by surgical removal. (Stedman, 25th ed; Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, p2410)
Previous Indexing
Adenoma, Sweat Gland (1973-1989)
Cystadenoma (1971-1993)
Sweat Gland Neoplasms (1971-1993)
Public MeSH Note
94
History Note
94
Date Introduced
1994/01/01
Last Updated
2009/07/06
Hidrocystoma Preferred
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