BACKGROUND: Generalized verrucous epidermal nevus is a disorder characterized by papulokeratotic and verrucous plaques involving a large area of the skin. This disease has been associated with a number of malformations including osseous, neurological, and ophthalmologic anomalies. OBJECTIVE: To report clinical and histologic features of verrucous epidermal nevus that developed in association with osseous anomalies, and the surgical technique employed. METHODS: Treatment consisted of razor blade shaving using a dermatome, followed by phenol peeling on the pigmented areas of the face. RESULTS: The described procedure resulted in a cure of the verrucous epidermal nevus with good cosmetic outcome. CONCLUSION: Generalized verrucous epidermal nevus can be successfully managed by surgical excision using a razor blade mounted on a dermatome.
BACKGROUND: Generalized verrucous epidermal nevus is a disorder characterized by papulokeratotic and verrucous plaques involving a large area of the skin. This disease has been associated with a number of malformations including osseous, neurological, and ophthalmologic anomalies. OBJECTIVE: To report clinical and histologic features of verrucous epidermal nevus that developed in association with osseous anomalies, and the surgical technique employed. METHODS: Treatment consisted of razor blade shaving using a dermatome, followed by phenol peeling on the pigmented areas of the face. RESULTS: The described procedure resulted in a cure of the verrucous epidermal nevus with good cosmetic outcome. CONCLUSION: Generalized verrucous epidermal nevus can be successfully managed by surgical excision using a razor blade mounted on a dermatome.