Work

Unveiling the Masquerader: A Rare Case of Pigmented Erythroplasia of Queyrat With Successful Multimodal Treatment

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pigmented erythroplasia of Queyrat (EQ) is a rare variant of in situ squamous cell carcinoma that can clinically and dermoscopically mimic melanoma, which makes it hard to diagnose. We report the case of a 66-year-old man with a slowly progressive pigmented penile plaque. Dermoscopy and histology confirmed the diagnosis of pigmented EQ. The patient was successfully treated with photodynamic therapy followed by reconstructive surgery. This case highlights the importance of considering pigmented EQ in the differential diagnosis of genital pigmented lesions and illustrates the effectiveness of a conservative multimodal approach.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.84749

Authors: Mouna Guechchati, Zakia Douhi, Jaafar Marrakchi Benjaafar, Sara Elloudi, FatimaZahra Mernissi

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Hassan II

Language: English

Topic: Genital Health and Disease

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410709357