Pre-operative ultrasound localization of misdiagnosed foreign object as verruca vulgaris: a case report
Aim Verruca vulgaris is a common skin disease among children. Foreign object mimicking a wart is unusual.Methods A report of a 6-year-old boy with foreign object misdiagnosed as verruca vulgaris.Results Ultrasound was used to locate and mark the foreign object pre-operatively. Surface and infiltrati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2025-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dermatological Treatment |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09546634.2024.2445346 |
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| Summary: | Aim Verruca vulgaris is a common skin disease among children. Foreign object mimicking a wart is unusual.Methods A report of a 6-year-old boy with foreign object misdiagnosed as verruca vulgaris.Results Ultrasound was used to locate and mark the foreign object pre-operatively. Surface and infiltration anesthesia combination was used before removing the foreign object within 5 min. The patient was followed up 1.5 months post-operatively; the wound was healed without obvious scar.Conclusions Compared to dermatoscopy, ultrasound has advantages in diagnosing foreign objects. Preoperative ultrasound can provide useful information for identifying and removing foreign objects. |
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| ISSN: | 0954-6634 1471-1753 |