Korean J Dermatol.
2008 Oct;46(10):1432-1434.
A Case of Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis Associated with Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Actinic Keratosis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Moon Sang Eun Clinic1, Seoul, Korea. khcho@snu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a very rare, chronic disease that's characterized by persistent human papillomavirus infection. This type of lesion may transform into malignant skin tumors, usually after the age of 30 years. We report here on a 33-year-old woman who presented with squamous cell carcinoma and actinic keratosis that developed from epidermodysplasia verruciformis. Her malignant skin lesions were effectively treated by surgical excision, cryotherapy and topical application of imiquimod.