ABSTRACT
Verrucous carcinoma is a rare form squamous cell carcinoma which appears similar to a wart. When it occurs in the feet, it can be easily misdiagnosed. It rarely metastasizes or recurs posttreatment. We report a case of a septuagenarian with recurrence of verrucous carcinoma diagnosed within 6 months at the site of previous treatment. Unique features in our patient's clinical presentation include his advanced age, being nondiabetic, and the rapid recurrence of carcinoma.Level of Evidence: Level IV: Case report.
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , Carcinoma, Verrucous , Skin Neoplasms , Warts , Humans , Skin Neoplasms/surgery , Skin Neoplasms/diagnosis , Skin Neoplasms/pathology , Warts/diagnosis , Warts/pathology , Foot/pathology , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/surgery , Carcinoma, Verrucous/diagnosis , Carcinoma, Verrucous/surgery , Carcinoma, Verrucous/pathologyABSTRACT
Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disorder that affects several organs and systems in the human body. Digital gangrene is known to be a rare and severe complication of systemic lupus erythematosus that could lead to amputation. We report a case of an adolescent who presented with an autoimmune disorder and multiple comorbidities and developed gangrenous toes.
