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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-5 | Issue-01
Nevoid Porokeratosis Surmounted By Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Rare Presentation
Dr Rakesh Kumar Mahala, Dr. Sarita, Dr Vijay Paliwal, Dr Ram Singh Meena, Dr Deepak K Mathur
Published: Jan. 27, 2017 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i01.009
Pages: 50-51
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Abstract
Porokeratosis is a clonal disorder of keratinization, a premalignant condition, characterized by one or more
atrophic patches surrounded by a clinically and histologically distinct ridge-like border called ‘cornoid lamella’. Nevoid
porokeratosis presents as usually small lesions and this is usually not associated with any malignancy. In this case the
patient, 55 year old male, present with unusually large lesions of Nevoid porokeratosis with squamous cell carcinoma
changes, having family history and confirmed by biopsy.