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Giant cutaneous horn: a patient report
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|January 7, 1998
Summary
A large cutaneous horn on a patient's face was surgically removed and reconstructed using a skin graft. Histological examination confirmed the lesion was squamous cell carcinoma, highlighting the risk of malignant transformation in cutaneous horns.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cutaneous horns are uncommon skin lesions.
- Malignant transformation of cutaneous horns can occur.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.