Nonhealing wounds with verrucous presentation in the neuropathic patient: A report of two cases

David H. Truong, Ellianne M. Nasser

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Abstract

Verrucous skin lesions on the feet of diabetic patients in conjunction with a neuropathic foot ulcer is an uncommon incident. Currently, there are approximately 20 reported cases in the literature. Herein we report two cases of verrucous lesions superimposing a chronic diabetic ulcer. Patients failed several conservative treatments, and several biopsies were performed with inconclusive results, suggesting possible underlying verrucous carcinoma. Given the possibility of underlying malignancy, both patients were treated with wide excision, and both were negative for malignancy, thus confirming verrucous skin lesions on the feet in diabetic neuropathy. We also summarize the current literature on verrucous skin lesions on the feet in diabetic neuropathy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)471-476
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Volume109
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2019

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Podiatry
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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