Unmasking the error: Syringocystadenoma papilliferum mistaken for squamous cell carcinoma

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• Anmol Rathore
• Kritika Bansal
• Harsh Tyagi
• Shitij Goel
• Salony Mittal

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Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum (SCAP) is a rare benign adnexal tumor. We report a rare case of Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum (SCAP) in a 20-year-old male, initially misdiagnosed as Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) based on clinical history, atypical site of the lesion, examination and family history of breast carcinoma. However, histopathological examination revealed typical features of SCAP, thus, emphasizing the critical role of histopathology in distinguishing benign conditions from malignancies and avoiding unnecessary intervention. It also highlights a potential molecular link involving the MAPK pathway, shared between SCAP and breast carcinoma, warranting further research.