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[Clear cell acanthoma. Presentation of a case]
M Toni Alvarez1, R Perez Alfonzo, G Planas-Giron
1Instituto de Biomedicina, Caracas, Venezuela.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana
|January 1, 1987
Summary
A 72-year-old woman presented with a year-old verrucous lesion. Histological examination revealed a clear cell acanthoma, differing from the initial clinical diagnosis of traumatic seborrheic keratosis.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Histopathology
Background:
- Seborrheic keratosis is a common benign skin tumor.
- Traumatic lesions can sometimes mimic other dermatological conditions.
Observation:
- A 72-year-old female presented with a 1-year history of a 2 x 1.5 cm purple verrucous lesion.
- The patient reported a history of repetitive trauma to the affected area.
Findings:
- Clinical diagnosis suggested traumatic seborrheic keratosis.
- Histological examination confirmed the lesion as a clear cell acanthoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of histological examination for accurate diagnosis.
- Clear cell acanthoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of verrucous lesions, especially after trauma.