Case Report: Epidermodysplasia verruciformis with multiple squamous and basal cell carcinomas

  • 0The Fourth Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Hangzhou, China.

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Summary

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Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare genetic skin disorder linked to human papillomavirus (HPV). This case study details an EV patient who developed both squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, emphasizing EV

Area Of Science

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Genetics

Background

  • Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare genodermatosis.
  • Characterized by chronic human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
  • Leads to skin lesions and increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancers, especially squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

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