An unusual case of bilateral verrucous carcinoma of the foot (epithelioma cuniculatum)
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Verrucous carcinoma is a rare, well-differentiated variant of squamous cell carcinoma with a minimal incidence of metastasis. Conservative treatment and local excision have been utilized although with high recurrence rates. We present a unique case of a 44-year-old male with bilateral foot involvement with recurrences after local excision, leading to management with bilateral forefoot amputations.
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دوره 2012 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012