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Giant perigenital seborrheic keratosis
Debabrata Bandyopadhyay1, Abanti Saha1, Vivek Mishra1
1Department of Dermatology, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Multiple giant seborrheic keratosis (SK) lesions are rare, especially on the genitals. This case report details a rare occurrence of multiple giant SKs in a 59-year-old male patient.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Seborrheic keratosis (SK) is a common benign epidermal growth found across all races.
- SKs typically appear as superficial, verrucous plaques on the trunk, face, scalp, and extremities.
Observation:
- Giant SK lesions are uncommon.
- Genital location of giant SKs is exceptionally rare.
Findings:
- This report describes a unique case of multiple giant seborrheic keratosis lesions.
- The affected individual was a 59-year-old male.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for unusual presentations of seborrheic keratosis.
- Understanding rare SK manifestations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and patient management.
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