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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2024

Human Papillomavirus-Associated Giant Clear Cell Acanthoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review.

Roberto Cuomo, Warren M Rozen, Paola Pentangelo, Alessandra Ceccaroni, Carmine Alfano, Ishith Seth

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6 authors.

Roberto CuomoPlastic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8396-095X
Warren M RozenDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne, VIC 3199, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-4092-182X
Paola PentangeloPlastic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy.
Alessandra CeccaroniPlastic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy.ORCID 0009-0009-0845-8706
Carmine AlfanoPlastic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, 84081 Baronissi, Italy.
Ishith SethDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne, VIC 3199, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5444-8925

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) represent distinct entities within dermatological oncology, each posing unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. CCA is a rare, benign epidermal growth, often not associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, whereas SCC, a more aggressive form of skin cancer, has been linked to both ultraviolet (UV) exposure and HPV. Understanding the co-occurrence of these conditions in a single patient can enhance diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes. We report a 64-year-old male who underwent an operation for a verruciform lesion in the right groin, which was diagnosed as HPV-positive CCA alongside keratinised SCC. A literature search across January 2024 revealed limited evidence directly linking HPV to CCA, suggesting a need for further investigation. The speculative association between HPV and CCA warrants deeper exploration, especially considering the potential for HPV to contribute to lesion development through indirect mechanisms. The coexistence of CCA and SCC in an elderly patient presents a unique clinical scenario. This emphasises the need for vigilant diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies, highlighting the gap in understanding the pathogenesis of CCA, particularly its potential association with HPV. Further research is crucial for elucidating the complex interactions governing these conditions and for developing targeted interventions.

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clear cell acanthomaHPVhuman papillomavirusinguinalsquamous cell carcinoma

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PMID38731009
PMCPMC11084788

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