Epidermodysplasia verruciformis: a rare genodermatosis with risk of malignant transformation
Keywords:
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, human papillomavirus, verruca planaAbstract
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a rare, lifelong, autosomal recessive hereditary disorder affecting the skin and is characterized by chronic infection with human papillomavirus. We report a case of young boy who presented with widespread pityriasis versicolor-like lesions and was mistreated as fungal infection for some time. A brief review of the condition is also given below.References
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