Pyogenic granuloma simulating a cutaneous horn.
A cutaneous horn is a keratotic, usually conical tumor, consisting of a spire of accumulated, cohesive stratum corneum. A number of primary lesions underlying the horny material are known to cause this condition. We present an unusual case of pyogenic granuloma clinically mimicking a cutaneous horn and suggest that it be included in the initial differential diagnosis as a rare cause of this entity. We also review various known causes of cutaneous horn.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006099:Granuloma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*