Abstract
We report a case of verruciform xanthoma of the ear in a 79-year-old man. The case is unique in that it contained an area of solar keratosis. In situ hybridization using biotin-labeled probe cocktails for human papillomavirus types 6/11, 16/18, and 31/33/35 yielded negative results.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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DNA, Viral / analysis
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Ear Diseases / complications
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Ear Diseases / microbiology
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Ear Diseases / pathology
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Ear, External* / pathology
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Epidermis / pathology
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Humans
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In Situ Hybridization
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Keratosis / complications
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Keratosis / etiology
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Keratosis / pathology
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Male
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Papillomaviridae / isolation & purification
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Sunlight / adverse effects
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Warts / complications
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Warts / microbiology
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Warts / pathology*
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Xanthomatosis / complications
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Xanthomatosis / microbiology
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Xanthomatosis / pathology*