Submucosal Chondroid Syringoma of the upper lip - A case report

NAJI, MOHAMMED YOUSSEF; Boukaaba, Hind; Moumine, Mohammed; Choumi, Faical

doi:10.21608/omx.2024.282713.1237

Submucosal Chondroid Syringoma of the upper lip - A case report

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

¹ Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Hassan II University Hospital Center of Fez

² Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology, Moulay Ismail Military Hospital, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Meknes, Morocco

10.21608/omx.2024.282713.1237

Abstract

Introduction - Chondroid syringoma, a rare cutaneous tumor falling within the adnexal skin tumor category, is generally benign with a favorable prognosis. We report here a new case of a submucosal presentation of a chondroid syringoma.

Observation - A 24 years old man was presented for a mass of the upper lip that has been evolving for four months and was responsible for an undesirable non-symmetrical smile. The CT scan that was performed revealed a well marginated heterogenous mass of the upper lip, measuring 2cm in diameter. Histopathological examination showed a typical mixed composition of epithelial and mesenchymal components featuring cartilage metaplasia. Treatment involved complete excision of the mass

Discussion - Chondroid syringoma is characterized by its adnexal tumor nature. Nevertheless, its histological identification remains straightforward. The standard treatment typically involves complete excision, ensuring removal of the tumor along with a margin of normal tissue. Occurrence of malignant transformation is rare and necessitates regular annual observation.

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