Open AccessWell-Differentiated squamous cell carcinoma presenting as branched eyelid cutaneous horn: A case report with review of literature
Author(s) -
Rakhi Kusumesh,
Anita Ambastha,
Bhadrapriya,
Sanjeet Kumar Singh
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/idoj.idoj_327_16
Subject(s) - medicine , histopathological examination , eyelid , basal cell , french horn , dermatology , pathology , surgery , psychology , pedagogy
Cutaneous horns are uncommon lesions consisting of keratotic material, resembling that of an animal horn. They account for 4% of all eyelid tumors. We report a case of giant cutaneous horn (2 × 1.75 cm) of 4-year duration arising from the right lower lid. Growth excision with direct closure of the defect was done. Histopathological examination revealed it to be well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. Most important concern while evaluating cutaneous horns is the underlying condition, which may be benign or malignant. Therefore, histopathological examination is mandatory.