A case of zosteriform verrucous epidermal nevus at an unusual location

Authors

  • Yugandar Inakanti
  • Shiva Kumar
  • Akshaya Nagaraja
  • Srilakshmi Peddireddy
  • Dr. Abhiram
  • GB Meghana
  • Sujalalitha Kotla

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.24.2.2014.244

Keywords:

Epidermal nevus, epidermal verrucous nevus, keratinocytes, zosteriform

Abstract

Verrucous epidermal nevus is a common type of keratinocyte hamartoma present at birth or occurring later in life. It affects about one in every thousand live births. It is seen at any site, usually found on the lower extremities but is less common on the head and neck. We present a unique case of a female patient aged 12 years affected by zosteriform verrucous epidermal nevus over neck, a rare presentation. 

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Published

2016-12-02

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Inakanti Y, Kumar S, Nagaraja A, Peddireddy S, Abhiram D, Meghana G, Kotla S. A case of zosteriform verrucous epidermal nevus at an unusual location. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2016Dec.2 [cited 2026Apr.30];24(2):173-5. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/244

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2014): April - June

Section

Case Reports

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