Verrucous Carcinoma of the Foot with Bone Invasion : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Pempinello, R.
Bova, A.
Iannaci, G.
Luise, R.
Pempinello, C.
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Verrucous carcinoma of the foot often affects deep structures such as tendons, muscles, or bones.
A 74-year-old man presented with a foot lesion that had been diagnosed as a skin infection 7 years earlier.
He was treated with multiple excisions and superficial biopsies associated with antibiotic therapy without success.
In our department he underwent an aggressive and accurate debridement with marginal excision harvesting multiple biopsies.
Pathological evaluation of tissue at the time of operation confirmed the diagnosis of verrucous carcinoma of the foot.
Therefore, the patient underwent an amputation below knee, and there were no postoperative complications; the patient was able to walk with the aid of a prosthesis with no signs of recurrence.
The lesion follows a chronic course evolving from a discrete focal lesion to a large fungating deeply penetrating mass often compromised by local infection.
The slow growth and confusing early-stage appearances can lead to delays in diagnosis of 8 to 15 years causing the extracutaneous involvement that requires a leg amputation.
Many patients are initially treated with many topical medications without success, and most tumors have been treated as recalcitrant warts or corns for some time, whereas the basic approach is surgical.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pempinello, C.& Bova, A.& Pempinello, R.& Luise, R.& Iannaci, G.. 2013. Verrucous Carcinoma of the Foot with Bone Invasion : A Case Report. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448474
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pempinello, C.…[et al.]. Verrucous Carcinoma of the Foot with Bone Invasion : A Case Report. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448474
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pempinello, C.& Bova, A.& Pempinello, R.& Luise, R.& Iannaci, G.. Verrucous Carcinoma of the Foot with Bone Invasion : A Case Report. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448474
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448474