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Verruciform Xanthoma Presenting Within an Ear Piercing.

Hannah E Myers¹, Subhapradha Rangarajan², Michael Roberts^3,4

¹From the Department of Dermatology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA.

Indian Journal of Dermatology

|December 9, 2024

Summary

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Verruciform xanthomas are rare skin lesions. This case highlights an unusual presentation of a painful verruciform xanthoma on an earlobe, often misdiagnosed.

Keywords:

Keloid trauma-induced verruciform xanthoma

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oral Pathology

Background:

Verruciform xanthomas (VX) are uncommon mucocutaneous lesions.
They typically present as asymptomatic, slow-growing solitary lesions on the oral mucosa.
VX are frequently misdiagnosed as other conditions like squamous cell carcinoma or leukoplakia.

Observation:

A case study of a 22-year-old male is presented.
The patient exhibited a painful verruciform xanthoma.
The lesion was located on the posterior earlobe, associated with a prior ear piercing.

Findings:

This case demonstrates an atypical location for verruciform xanthoma, occurring on the external ear rather than the oral mucosa.
The presence of pain is also an unusual feature, as VX are typically asymptomatic.
The lesion's location suggests a possible link to trauma or irritation from the ear piercing.

Implications:

This case expands the known clinical spectrum of verruciform xanthomas.
It underscores the importance of considering verruciform xanthoma in the differential diagnosis of earlobe lesions, especially those with a history of piercing.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments for misdiagnosed conditions.