Titre |
Squamous Cell Carcinoma over Cutaneous Verrucous Lichen: One Case in Parakou (Benin) |
Auteurs |
KoudoukpoChristiane [1],
Akpadjan Fabrice [3],
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Journal: |
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications |
Catégorie Journal: |
Internationale |
Impact factor: |
0.89 |
Volume Journal: |
9 |
DOI: |
DOI: 10.4236/jcdsa.2019.94025 |
Resume |
Abstract
Introduction: We report an unusual case of squamous cell carcinoma on a
verrucous lichen of chronic evolution taken in charge in Borgou/Alibori
UHC in Parakou (Bénin). Observation: A 75-year old Beninese woman with
a history of portal hypertension post-viral cirrhosis C treated with negative
viral load, had consulted for a large chronic ulceration of the right foot back.
The beginning of the symptomatology would go back to about 30 years,
marked by lichenified, pruriginous popular lesions; these lesions would initially
be treated as eczema and then mycosis by health personnel not specialised
in dermatology and multitreated with unspecified topicals. General state
was altered. In addition to ulceration, the dermatological examination found
plates of hyperpigmented lichen lesion, homogeneous and well limited bilateral
and symmetrical topography on the pelvic limbs making difficult to
walk. Anatomopathological examination of the biopsy sample straddling the
ulceration and its edges suggested a hypertrophic cutaneous lichen associated
with keratinizing, infiltrating epidermal carcinoma. The chest-abdominal-pelvic
scan showed no metastasis. A complete amputation of the right leg and knee
was performed after a psychological interview. The follow-up was marked by
an over-infection of the amputation stump by Escherichia coli , which was
successfully treated. Healed, she is waiting for orthopedic equipment and
possible chemotherapy. Conclusion: This clinical case indicates the need for
adequate management of certain potentially precancerous dermatoses, in order
to limit the progression to carcinogenic transformation. |
Mots clés |
Cutaneous Verrucous Lichen, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Amputation,
Parakou |
Pages |
284 -291 |
Fichier |
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