| Literature DB >> 21358870 |
Ilteris Murat Emsen1, M Esref Kabalar.
Abstract
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a rare, heritable disease characterized by an unusual susceptibility to infection with specific types of human papillomavirus and a propensity for developing malignant skin tumours. Partial defects in cell-mediated immunity have been demonstrated in this disease. In the present report, a young patient with epidermodysplasia verruciformis who was treated successfully with surgical treatment is described.Entities:
Keywords: Cell-mediated immunity; Epidermodysplasia verruciformis; Human papillomavirus
Year: 2010 PMID: 21358870 PMCID: PMC2851455
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Plast Surg ISSN: 1195-2199