Giant cutaneous horn on the lower lip

Cutaneous horn is a conical hyperkeratotic projection of the skin composed of compact keratin. A wide range of pathologic conditions may be found at its base, including a significant proportion of malignant tumors. A notable, giant cutaneous horn uncovering a keratoacanthoma/well-differentiated squa...

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Veröffentlicht in:Dermatology online journal 2011-12, Vol.17 (12), p.10-10
Hauptverfasser: Pinto-Almeida, Teresa, Oliveira, Ana, da Cunha Velho, Glória, Alves, Rosário, Caetano, Mónica, Selores, Manuela
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Zusammenfassung:Cutaneous horn is a conical hyperkeratotic projection of the skin composed of compact keratin. A wide range of pathologic conditions may be found at its base, including a significant proportion of malignant tumors. A notable, giant cutaneous horn uncovering a keratoacanthoma/well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma is presented, highlighting the importance of histopathological examination to rule out malignancy because clinical features cannot assure a correct diagnosis.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D320Z279JF