Cutaneous Horn of the Glans.

Authors :: Ribeiro CS
Azulay DR
Quintella DC
Cuzzi T
Ramos-E-Silva M
Source :: Case reports in dermatology [Case Rep Dermatol] 2021 Jun 17; Vol. 13 (2), pp. 304-309. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 17 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Cutaneous horn is a protuberance constituted by compact keratinous material, with a hard consistence similar to a horn, which occurs more frequently in photoexposed areas. The authors describe a case of cutaneous horn on the glans considered a rare location. Verrucous carcinoma was the histopathological diagnosis of the base of the horn and lichen sclerosis, the precursor lesion.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 by S. Karger AG, Basel.)