WARTS

Diagnosis: WARTS

Warts over hands

Clinical Presentation

Warts over hands

Clinical History

Submitted by Dr.Azeem Alam Khan. Originally posted November 4, 2009.

Treatment

See case discussion.

Differential Diagnosis

• Seborrheic keratosis • Squamous cell carcinoma • Molluscum contagiosum • Corn/callus • Actinic keratosis

Key Learnings

• Caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) • Thrombosed capillaries appear as "black dots" • Spontaneous resolution in ~65% within 2 years in immunocompetent patients • Multiple treatment approaches often needed

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