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Classroom classification

L85.803

Cutaneous Horn (Cornu Cutaneum)

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Common symptoms

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The pathology of disease

Cutaneous horn (cornu cutaneum) is hard keratinous cone/projection on sun-exposed face/hands/ears in elderly, with underlying lesion (20% SCC, 30% BCC/verruca/seborrheic keratosis). Treatment: complete excisional biopsy (at base); pathology to identify underlying lesion; treat underlying (SCC: wide local excision; BCC: excision/Mohs; verruca: cryotherapy); sun protection; monitor recurrence; follow-up dermatology/surgery.

Common Symptoms

Hard keratinous cone/projection; sun-exposed face/hands/ears; elderly

Causes and Pathogenesis

Excessive keratin production (underlying SCC/BCC/verruca/SK) forms cutaneous horn.

Treatment

Excisional biopsy; treat underlying lesion; sun protection; monitor

Preventive Measures

Sun protection; treat early lesions.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology/Surgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.

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