Hidradenitis suppurativa lesion miming a tumoral mass : a rare case: Case Report

Amine Bachar; Ilias El azhari; Zakaria Essaidi; Taoufik Elabbassi; Fatimazahra Bensardi

doi:10.58372/2835-6276.1298

Authors

Amine Bachar Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco
Ilias El azhari Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2192-1817
Zakaria Essaidi Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco
Taoufik Elabbassi Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Center Ibn Rochd, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco
Fatimazahra Bensardi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58372/2835-6276.1298

Keywords:

Hidradenitis suppurativa, Verneuil’s disease, mass, tumor

Abstract

Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as Verneuil’s disease, is a common pathological condition seen worldwide. It is typically characterized by recurrent nodular lesions developing around apocrine glands, often progressing to fistula formation.

In this case, we describe an unusual presentation of HS, appearing as a mass that mimicked a tumoral process on imaging. The diagnosis was confirmed through histological examination. Surgical resection was performed with adequate oncologic margins.

We highlight the importance of ensuring clear margins during any resection, particularly when dealing with suspicious lesions.

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