Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Foot Occurring in a Wart

Foot Ankle Spec. 2023 Feb;16(1):57-59. doi: 10.1177/19386400211070431. Epub 2022 Jan 12.

Abstract

Verrucous carcinoma is a rare form squamous cell carcinoma which appears similar to a wart. When it occurs in the feet, it can be easily misdiagnosed. It rarely metastasizes or recurs posttreatment. We report a case of a septuagenarian with recurrence of verrucous carcinoma diagnosed within 6 months at the site of previous treatment. Unique features in our patient's clinical presentation include his advanced age, being nondiabetic, and the rapid recurrence of carcinoma.Level of Evidence: Level IV: Case report.

Keywords: amputation; carcinoma; squamous cell carcinoma; verrucous carcinoma; warts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell* / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Verrucous* / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Verrucous* / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Verrucous* / surgery
  • Foot / pathology
  • Humans
  • Skin Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Warts* / diagnosis
  • Warts* / pathology