Development of squamous cell carcinoma on an inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus in the genital area

Cutis. 2012 Jun;89(6):273-5.

Abstract

Inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus is a rare cutaneous disorder characterized by pruritic, erythematous, and verrucous papules and plaques along the lines of Blaschko. Histopathologically, there is a benign verrucous proliferation of keratinocytes together with alternating parakeratosis and orthokeratosis as well as inflammatory changes. We report a patient who developed squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on an inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus and we discuss the importance of regular follow-up of patients with epidermal nevi.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / etiology*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Genital Diseases, Female / complications*
  • Genital Diseases, Female / pathology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / diagnosis
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / etiology*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / pathology
  • Humans
  • Keratinocytes / metabolism
  • Nevus, Sebaceous of Jadassohn / complications*
  • Nevus, Sebaceous of Jadassohn / pathology
  • Parakeratosis