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Deep palmo-plantar wart causing extensive bone erosion: brief report.

S J McLoughlin1, S J Shaw, S Turner

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Ancoats Hospital, Manchester.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A deep palmo-plantar wart, also known as myrmecia, can erode the underlying bone in the foot. This case highlights a rare complication of a common skin condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Palmar and plantar warts are common cutaneous conditions caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).
  • Deep-seated warts, particularly myrmecia on the sole of the foot, can present with significant pain and functional impairment.
  • Bone erosion is an uncommon but recognized complication of chronic or deep-seated lesions.

Observation:

  • A case of a deep palmo-plantar wart (myrmecia) was investigated.
  • The wart exhibited unusual depth and adherence to the underlying structures.
  • Radiographic or clinical examination revealed erosion of the phalanx beneath the wart.

Findings:

  • The myrmecial wart directly caused osteolytic changes and erosion of the underlying phalangeal bone.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of HPV within the wart tissue.

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  • The extent of bone erosion correlated with the size and depth of the wart.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential for common cutaneous warts to cause significant underlying bone pathology.
    • Early recognition and appropriate management of deep palmo-plantar warts are crucial to prevent complications like bone erosion.
    • Further research into the mechanisms of wart-induced osteolysis may inform novel therapeutic strategies.