Cuomo Roberto, Rozen Warren M, Pentangelo Paola, Ceccaroni Alessandra, Alfano Carmine, Seth Ishith
Plastic Surgery Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Neuroscience, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Peninsula Health, Melbourne, VIC 3199, Australia.
J Clin Med. 2024 Apr 24;13(9):2482. doi: 10.3390/jcm13092482.
Clear cell acanthoma (CCA) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) represent distinct entities within dermatological oncology, each posing unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. CCA is a rare, benign epidermal growth, often not associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, whereas SCC, a more aggressive form of skin cancer, has been linked to both ultraviolet (UV) exposure and HPV. Understanding the co-occurrence of these conditions in a single patient can enhance diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes. We report a 64-year-old male who underwent an operation for a verruciform lesion in the right groin, which was diagnosed as HPV-positive CCA alongside keratinised SCC. A literature search across January 2024 revealed limited evidence directly linking HPV to CCA, suggesting a need for further investigation. The speculative association between HPV and CCA warrants deeper exploration, especially considering the potential for HPV to contribute to lesion development through indirect mechanisms. The coexistence of CCA and SCC in an elderly patient presents a unique clinical scenario. This emphasises the need for vigilant diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies, highlighting the gap in understanding the pathogenesis of CCA, particularly its potential association with HPV. Further research is crucial for elucidating the complex interactions governing these conditions and for developing targeted interventions.
透明细胞棘皮瘤(CCA)和鳞状细胞癌(SCC)是皮肤肿瘤学中不同的实体,各自带来独特的诊断和治疗挑战。CCA是一种罕见的良性表皮增生,通常与人类乳头瘤病毒(HPV)感染无关,而SCC是一种侵袭性更强的皮肤癌形式,与紫外线(UV)暴露和HPV都有关联。了解这两种病症在同一患者中的共存情况可以提高诊断准确性和治疗效果。我们报告了一名64岁男性,其右腹股沟的疣状病变接受了手术,该病变被诊断为HPV阳性的CCA以及角化型SCC。对2024年1月以来的文献检索发现,直接将HPV与CCA联系起来的证据有限,这表明有必要进一步研究。HPV与CCA之间的推测性关联值得深入探讨,特别是考虑到HPV可能通过间接机制促进病变发展。CCA和SCC在老年患者中的共存呈现出独特的临床情况。这强调了进行警惕诊断和制定个性化治疗策略的必要性,凸显了在理解CCA发病机制(特别是其与HPV的潜在关联)方面的差距。进一步的研究对于阐明控制这些病症的复杂相互作用以及开发针对性干预措施至关重要。