Epidermolytic acanthoma of the scrotum: A rare mimicker of condyloma acuminatum

Epidermolytic acanthoma of the scrotum: A rare mimicker of condyloma acuminatum

Epidermolytic acanthoma is a rare benign tumor that is characterized by epidermolytic hyperkeratosis on histopathology. Epidermolytic acanthoma usually presents in adulthood as an asymptomatic tumor less than 1 cm in diameter with a verrucous surface. Whereas the lesions can present in either an iso...

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Veröffentlicht in:Dermatology online journal 2011-01, Vol.17 (1), p.6-6
Hauptverfasser: Bogale, Saivivek R, Chan, C Stanley, McIntire, Holly, Hsu, Sylvia
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acanthoma - diagnosis
Acanthoma - pathology
Condylomata Acuminata - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Scrotum - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:Epidermolytic acanthoma is a rare benign tumor that is characterized by epidermolytic hyperkeratosis on histopathology. Epidermolytic acanthoma usually presents in adulthood as an asymptomatic tumor less than 1 cm in diameter with a verrucous surface. Whereas the lesions can present in either an isolated solitary, localized, or disseminated form, there tends to be a predilection for the genitoscrotal area.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D349X5V25T