Generalized type 2 segmental disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis coexisted with multiple cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas: Analysis of two cases

Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2020 Oct-Dec;63(4):634-636. doi: 10.4103/IJPM.IJPM_987_19.

Abstract

Porokeratosis (PK) is defined as hyperpigmented macules or patches with a distinctive, ridge-like hyperkeratotic border which is histologically characterized by a cornoid lamella. Here, we report two cases of linear porokeratosis which converted to multiple cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma after long history progression. In addition, patient 2 was accompanied by secondary dermal amyloid deposits, which was rare reported.

Keywords: Amyloidosis; cornoid lamella; cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma; dermal amyloid deposit; linear porokeratosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plaque, Amyloid / etiology
  • Porokeratosis / classification
  • Porokeratosis / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / classification
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology