Giant cutaneous horn on the lower lip.
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چکیده
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.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Dermatology online journal
دوره 17 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011