Korean J Dermatol.  2001 Aug;39(8):953-955.

A Case of Verrucous Hyperplasia with Lymphedema of the Leg Amputation Stump

• Doh KS
• Choi TS
• Seong JY
• Suh KS
• Kim ST

Abstract

Verrucous hyperplasia shows multiple warty like lesion on the amputation stump, but the pathologic findings of viral verrucae has not been discovered. A verrucous plaque on the amputation stump of the right leg was found in 31-year-old man. He had suffered from a traumatic amputation of right leg since 8 years ago. A leg prosthesis had been worn since that time. Histopathologic findings shows hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, papillomatosis, superficial dermal edema and dilated thick-walled venules oriented vertical to the skin surface. Verrucous hyperplasia was diagnosed with lymphedema on the basis of clinical and histological findings.

Keyword

Verrucous hyperplasia; Lymphedema; Amputation stump

MeSH Terms

Adult
Amputation Stumps*
Amputation*
Amputation, Traumatic
Artificial Limbs
Edema
Humans
Hyperplasia*
Leg*
Lymphedema*
Papilloma
Skin
Venules
Warts