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Case Reports
. 2020 Jul 7;12(7):e9046.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.9046.

Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis: A Rare Case Report

Rasha Alshammari  1 , Ahmed Al-Issa  2 , Yasser A Ghobara  2
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Case Reports

Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis: A Rare Case Report

Rasha Alshammari et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is an uncommon disorder that is transmitted in an autosomal recessive manner. It is characterized by increased susceptibility to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which presents with hypo- or hyperpigmented macular lesions, pityriasis versicolor-like lesions, and an early tendency to transform into skin cancer. We present a case of a 36-year-old female with complaints of asymptomatic, multiform lesions over the face, neck, chest, and upper arms. Histopathology was suggestive of EV, and our patient was given oral isotretinoin 20 mg/day and advised strict photoprotection.

Keywords: autosomal recessive; epidermodysplasia verruciformis; human papillomavirus (hpv).

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Multiple brownish, slightly scaly annular macules
Arrows point to lesions of interest.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Multiple brownish, slightly scaly annular macules
Arrows point to lesions of interest.
Figure 3
Figure 3. Multiple erythematous, slightly scaly papules on the neck
Arrows point to lesions of interest.
Figure 4
Figure 4. Seborrheic keratosis-like lesions on the face
Arrows point to lesions of interest.
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