Pyogenic granuloma underlying cutaneous horn in a young boy

Cutaneous horn is an elongated, keratinous projection that usually occurs over the sun-exposed areas. It is a clinical diagnosis and may overlie any benign, premalignant, or malignant conditions. Treatment includes wide surgical excision with careful histological examination to exclude a focus of ma...

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Published in:Indian Dermatology Online Journal 2016-03, Vol.7 (2), p.114-116
Main Authors: Nair, Pragya, Kota, Rahul Krishna, Pilani, Abhisheik
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Cutaneous horns
Granuloma
lip
pyogenic granuloma
Skin
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Summary:Cutaneous horn is an elongated, keratinous projection that usually occurs over the sun-exposed areas. It is a clinical diagnosis and may overlie any benign, premalignant, or malignant conditions. Treatment includes wide surgical excision with careful histological examination to exclude a focus of malignancy. An unusual case of a pyogenic granuloma presenting as cutaneous horn on the lower lip in an 11-year-old boy is presented here.
ISSN:2229-5178
2249-5673
DOI:10.4103/2229-5178.178086