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Summary

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Giant cutaneous horns, a skin protrusion of cornified material, can occur in young individuals. This case highlights a giant horn on a 24-year-old female

Keywords:

Cutaneous horn giant horn seborrheic keratosis

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Pathology

Background:

A cutaneous horn (cornu cutaneum) is a clinical presentation of a skin protrusion composed of keratin.
It can be associated with various underlying skin lesions, ranging from benign to malignant.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of a giant cutaneous horn in a young patient.
To emphasize that giant cutaneous horns can arise from benign lesions like seborrheic keratosis.
To highlight that these horns can occur in non-sun-exposed areas and are not always indicative of malignancy.

Main Methods:

Case presentation of a 24-year-old female with a giant cutaneous horn.
Clinical and histopathological evaluation of the lesion and its base.

Main Results:

A giant cutaneous horn was identified in a 24-year-old female.
The horn originated from a seborrheic keratosis on the leg.
The underlying lesion was benign, with no evidence of malignancy.

Conclusions:

Giant cutaneous horns can occur in young individuals.
Seborrheic keratosis is a possible underlying cause for giant cutaneous horns.
Location (including photoprotected areas) and age do not exclude benign etiology.