Human papillomavirus type 2 in a squamous cell carcinoma of the finger.

BACKGROUND

Human papillomavirus (HPV) type 2 is generally considered to be a benign viral infection associated with common warts. Other HPV types have been associated with the development of squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs).

OBJECTIVE

To describe a case of HPV type 2 identified in a SCC of the finger in an immunocompetent patient. To our knowledge, this is the first such case reported in the literature.

METHODS

This is a case report and review of the literature.

RESULTS

Mohs micrographic surgery performed in two stages effectively removed the tumor.

CONCLUSION

HPV type 2 may play a role in the development of cutaneous SCC. Further epidemiologic and molecular studies of HPV and SCCs will be helpful in determining the role of HPV type 2 in cutaneous oncogenesis.