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  • Dermatology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Verrucous psoriasis is a rare variant of psoriasis characterized by wartlike lesions.
  • It can arise in patients with established psoriasis or de novo.

Observation:

  • A case report of an 80-year-old man with hypertension and coronary artery disease is presented.
  • The patient developed multiple asymptomatic verrucous plaques on the left side of his body.
  • Lesions appeared shortly after coronary artery bypass surgery.

Findings:

  • The patient's presentation suggests a potential link between verrucous psoriasis and recent surgical intervention.
  • Histological examination would be crucial to confirm the overlapping features of verruca and psoriasis.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of verrucous psoriasis triggers and presentation.
  • Further research is needed to explore potential iatrogenic or post-surgical induction of verrucous psoriasis.