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Vulvar Porocarcinoma with Inguinal Nodal Recurrence: A Case Report

2025; Volume: 9; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.25251/skin.9.1.15

2574-1624

Hannah Porter, Nadeem Marghoob, Hayden Christensen, Matthew S. Dinehart, Conor O’Neill, Mark R. Wick, Laura Greene, Christine H. Weinberger,

Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies

Introduction: Porocarcinoma (PC) is an uncommon, aggressive malignancy of the sweat gland apparatus characterized by diverse clinical presentation and challenging histopathology. Patients diagnosed with PC face a grim prognosis due to high rates of recurrence and metastasis. Case Report: We present a case of a vulvar porocarcinoma initially managed by surgical excisions, achieving clear margins. Subsequent surveillance revealed regional lymph node metastasis, prompting lymph node dissection. Discussion: Here, we highlight the difficulty in recognizing and managing PC. While surgical excision remains the mainstay of treatment, there exists no consensus on adjuvant therapies and the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy at diagnosis. Given its rarity, diagnostic complexities, and aggressive behavior, PC warrants a collaborative approach to maximize patient outcomes.