Epidermodysplasia verruciformis.
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is an uncommon cutaneous entity characterized by persistent human papillomavirus infection. A defect in cell-mediated immunity is the suggested causative factor. Numerous specific human papillomavirus types have been detected in this disease. Multiple nonmelanoma skin cancers are commonly seen in such patients; thus, early diagnosis is beneficial.
Lane
Joshua E
JE
Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, The Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA. joshua.lane@lycos.com
Bowman
Paul H
PH
Cohen
David J
DJ
D004819:Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*