Anterior Neck Hidradenoma Papilliferum– Rare Case Report in Khartoum Teaching Hospital, Sudan

Background: Hidradenoma papilliferum is a rare tumor that occurs almost exclusively in females on the anogenital area. Rare cases of ectopic (nongenital) hidradenoma papilliferum have been described. The lesions usually present as an asymptomatic for a long time before resection. Case report: A 52-year-old man presented to Khartoum teaching hospital on July 2017 with fungated anterior neck a painless swelling for six months. The nodule was excised and the histology revealed a hidradenoma papilliferum. The diagnosis and treatment of hidradenoma papilliferum is possible with surgical removal and histopathological evaluation of nodules Conclusion: When an adult woman presents with a nodular lesion in the anogenital area, sexually transmitted diseases and other benign and malignant vulvar lesions, as well as malignant transformation is very rare but, should be kept in mind; however, because it has been reported and long-term clinical follow-up is suggested.