Verrucous epidermal nevus

Dermatol Online J. 2013 Dec 16;19(12):20707.

Abstract

A 64-year-old man presented with a three-year history of an enlarging, pruritic, linear, verrucous plaque on his left lower extremity. Histopathologic examination was consistent with a verrucous epidermal nevus, which is a benign epidermal hamartoma, most commonly observed in the pediatric population. Verrucous epidermal nevi are often refractory to treatment and have high rates of recurrences, causing them to be therapeutic challenges. We review the treatment modalities reported to be effective in verrucous epidermal nevi.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cryotherapy
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nevus, Sebaceous of Jadassohn / pathology*
  • Nevus, Sebaceous of Jadassohn / therapy
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy
  • Tretinoin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Tretinoin
  • Fluorouracil