Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Porokeratosis is a rare disease of the skin, characterized histopathologically by abnormal keratinization; it commonly affects photo exposed sites. Its exact etiology is unknown, but it may result from the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. However, this is an important disease to keep on the differential diagnosis of papules or plaques in the lower limbs, as it may progress to malignancy, most commonly squamous cell carcinoma.
Authors: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Peru., Miguel Huayta
Institution: Peruvian University of Applied Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409589200