Photoquiz: What is your diagnosis?
2010
Diagnosis of a Cutaneous Horn on the Penis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Priyanka Singhal, Rahul Dixit, Shivani Patel, Y. S. Marfatia
Primary Institution: Government Medical College and SSG Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Conclusion
The patient was diagnosed with a cutaneous horn, which is a benign growth that can sometimes be associated with malignancy.
Supporting Evidence
- Histopathologic examination showed no evidence of malignant or premalignant changes.
- Over 60% of cutaneous horns are benign.
- Risk factors for malignancy include advanced age and male sex.
Takeaway
A cutaneous horn is a growth on the skin that looks like a horn and can be benign or sometimes cancerous. The patient needed surgery to check for any cancer.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made through clinical examination and histopathologic examination.
Participant Demographics
A 45-year-old uncircumcised married male.
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