(CS-121) Verrucae Carcinoma of the Foot: A Case Study

Urja Heal, DPM, PGY-1 – Cape Fear Valley; Kristen McGinness, DPM – Program Director, Cape Fear Valley

Introduction: Verrucae carcinoma of the foot, is a rare, low-grade, malignant tumor originating from a pre-existing verruca. This patient underwent excision of wart with local wound care and an application of split thickness skin graft.

Methods: Biopsy of lesion, excision of the mass, local wound care for several weeks until wound bed was ready for a split thickness skin graft.

Results: Mass resulted as well- differentiated verrucous carcinoma with clear margins

Discussion: To biopsy suspicious lesions and work with other specialties when needed