Case report of a squamous cell carcinoma arising in a vulvar cutaneous horn
Background: Cutaneous horns are rare lesions that consist of a proliferation of keratotic material, often representing animal horns. Rarely, they may be associated with underlying squamous cell carcinomas. Here, we present a case report of a cutaneous horn arising in a squamous cell carcinoma of the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Gynecologic Oncology Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352578925001092 |
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| Summary: | Background: Cutaneous horns are rare lesions that consist of a proliferation of keratotic material, often representing animal horns. Rarely, they may be associated with underlying squamous cell carcinomas. Here, we present a case report of a cutaneous horn arising in a squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. Objective: In this report, we highlight the case of an 84 year-old patient who presented with a vulvar cutaneous horn. After resection, pathology demonstrated an invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. We provide a review of available literature and describe a rare manifestation of a squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. Given her frailty, no further treatment was pursued, and she remains in observation without evidence of recurrence. Conclusions: Our case highlights a rare presentation of a vulvar cutaneous horn arising within invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. While most cutaneous horns are benign, a subset may harbor malignancy, and therefore excision is warranted. Additional treatment is dependent upon histopathology, disease site, and patient factors. |
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| ISSN: | 2352-5789 |