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Kumaresan M¹, Pramod Kumar, Manohar Varadharaj Pai

¹Department of Dermatology and STD, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India. dr_kumaresh@yahoo.co.in

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Summary

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A giant cutaneous horn on the leg, a rare skin condition, was successfully removed surgically. Histopathology confirmed it was associated with seborrheic keratosis, highlighting diverse underlying causes for this horn.

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Cutaneous horn giant seborrheic keratosis

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Area of Science:

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Surgical Pathology

Background:

Cutaneous horns are hard, conical projections on the skin.
They can arise from various underlying skin conditions, both benign and malignant.
Giant cutaneous horns are particularly rare and require prompt evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of a giant cutaneous horn on the leg.
To describe the successful surgical management of this condition.
To discuss the histopathological findings and differential diagnoses.

Main Methods:

A 53-year-old male patient presented with a giant cutaneous horn.
The lesion was surgically excised under spinal anesthesia.
Primary closure of the resulting wound was performed.

Main Results:

Histopathological examination revealed an underlying seborrheic keratosis.
The surgical excision and wound closure were successful.
The patient experienced a favorable outcome post-treatment.

Conclusions:

Giant cutaneous horns can be associated with benign conditions like seborrheic keratosis.
Surgical excision is an effective treatment for cutaneous horns.
Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for determining the underlying etiology.