Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology (Jan 2017)

A sporadic case of epidermodysplasia verruciformis in a young boy

  • Rita V Vora,
  • Rahulkrishna Sureshkumar Kota,
  • Rochit R Singhal,
  • Shailee S Gandhi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/2319-7250.206083
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 4
pp. 335 – 337

Abstract

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Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare disorder that is usually transmitted in an autosomal recessive manner, caused by human papillomavirus which presents with tinea versicolor-like or flat wart-like lesions. It has propensity for malignant transformation, especially squamous cell carcinoma. Here, we present a case of 7 year boy with complaints of asymptomatic hypopigmented macular lesions over the face, neck, and forearms. Histopathology was suggestive of EV and was given oral zinc, advised strict photoprotection.

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