Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Foot Occurring in a Wart. Issue 1 (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ogunlana, Oluwatosin; Panchbhavi, Vinod K.; Norbury, William B.; Raji, Mukaila
• Is Part Of: Foot & ankle specialist. Volume 16:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 57
• Page End: 59
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: amputation -- carcinoma -- squamous cell carcinoma -- verrucous carcinoma -- warts; Podiatry -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Foot -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Foot -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ankle -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.585
• DOI: 10.1177/19386400211070431
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1938-6400

Abstract

Verrucous carcinoma is a rare form squamous cell carcinoma which appears similar to a wart. When it occurs in the feet, it can be easily misdiagnosed. It rarely metastasizes or recurs posttreatment. We report a case of a septuagenarian with recurrence of verrucous carcinoma diagnosed within 6 months at the site of previous treatment. Unique features in our patient's clinical presentation include his advanced age, being nondiabetic, and the rapid recurrence of carcinoma. Level of Evidence: Level IV: Case report