Epidermodysplasia verruciformis associated with HPV 10

Dermatol Online J. 2013 Apr 15;19(4):2.

Abstract

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare, inherited dermatologic condition demonstrating an increased susceptibility to specific HPV genotypes, resulting in both benign and malignant skin lesions. Epidermodysplasia verruciformis lesions are frequently described as pityriasis versicolor-like scaly macules, flat wart-like papules, or verrucous and seborrhic keratosis-like papules and plaques. Acquired EV has been described in patients with HIV and in those who are on immunosuppressive therapy. We discuss a patient with congenital EV who presents with skin lesions associated with HPV 10, a less frequently cited causative subtype, and histological findings that are not classic for EV.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alphapapillomavirus / isolation & purification
  • Alphapapillomavirus / pathogenicity*
  • DNA Probes, HPV
  • DNA, Viral / genetics
  • Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis / congenital
  • Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis / genetics
  • Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis / pathology
  • Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis / virology*
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • In Situ Hybridization
  • Male
  • Papillomavirus Infections / complications*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / virology
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction

Substances

  • DNA Probes, HPV
  • DNA, Viral