A Case of Cutaneous Horn Arising from Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Author:
Na Reu SEUNG
1
;
Won Ho KIM
;
Chul Woo KIM
;
Hee Jin CHO
;
Kwang Ho KIM
;
Kwang Joong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Anyang, Korea. dermakkh@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cutaneous horn;
Squamous cell carcinoma
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Animals;
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*;
Diagnosis;
Ear;
Female;
Hand;
Horns*;
Humans;
Leg;
Skin;
Solar System
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(8):1004-1006
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cutaneous horn is a clinical description for a cohesive mass of cornified material protruding from the surface of the skin. These lesions may arise from a bulging erythematous base, and their shape is usually described as conical. Such lesions generally occur on sun exposed areas such as the face, ear or the dorsum of the hand. Cutaneous horn is not a pathological diagnosis and a variety of primary underlying processes can cause this lesion. We report an 85-year-old female who presented with a bean-sized, hyperkeratotic nodule on the right lower leg. Clinical and histopathologic examination confirmed the nodule to be squamous cell carcinoma presenting as cutaneous horn.
