Squamous cell carcinoma presenting as a cutaneous horn.
A cutaneous horn is a variably sized, cohesive, keratotic, usually conical lesion associated with a broad spectrum of pathology at their base (benign, premalignant or malignant). Two cases of a squamous cell carcinoma in the face, with a horn formation are presented, highlighting the need for careful management of such lesions due to the high incidence of malignant or premalignant histology. The existing literature is also briefly reviewed.
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University Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Southmead Hospital, 58 Ferndene, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, UK.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*