An Unusual Manifestation of ORF

Authors: EL Jouari O*, Gallouj S, Lamouaffeq A, Baybay H and Mernissi FZ

DOI: 10.23880/cdoaj-16000139

Volume 3, Issue 1

Abstract

The pseudotumoral presentation of Orf is very rare with few cases reported in the literature. It is usually characterized by a single papule which rapidly evolves taking up a nodular appearance. The diagnosis is usually established clinically based on patient history and the characteristics of the nodule. However pseudotumoral forms of this disease requires a skin biopsy in order to eliminate the main its differential diagnoses which are the squamous cell carcinoma and achromic melanoma. Orf is known to generally evolve favorably with a spontaneous regression of lesions. We report the clinical and dermatoscopic aspects of an interesting case involving a giant skin tumor.

Keywords: Tumor of the hand; Parapoxvirus; Dermoscopy

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