title: Acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis in an HIV-positive patient.
abstract: Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is a rare dermatological manifestation of the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which causes distinctive skin lesions in sun-exposed areas. Both inherited and acquired forms exist. Immunocompromised individuals, such as HIV patients, are at risk of acquired EV. EV poses challenges in its management and variable responses are seen in different individuals. In addition, EV carries a significant risk of skin malignancy with certain HPV types that require skin surveillance. A case of acquired EV in a HIV-positive patient is presented in this report.
authors.affiliation: Department of HIV and Genitourinary Medicine, Walsall Manor Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.affiliation: Department of HIV and Genitourinary Medicine, Walsall Manor Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: Sashi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Acharya
authors.affiliation: Department of HIV and Genitourinary Medicine, Walsall Manor Hospital, UK joseph.arumainayagam@walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Joseph T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Arumainayagam
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Walsall Manor Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: Christos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kasparis
authors.affiliation: Department of Histopathology, Walsall Manor Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Dhesi
mesh_terms: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D004819:Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000077271:Imiquimod
keywords: HPV; Human immunodeficiency virus; epidermodysplasia verruciformis; human papillomavirus