Genital porokeratosis: A case report and review of pathogenesis and genitogluteal subtypes of porokeratosis

Porokeratosis is a condition characterized by abnormal epidermal keratinization with a unique morphology of papules or plaques surrounded by a thread-like border of scale corresponding to the cornoid lamella on histology. Many established subtypes have been described; however, genitogluteal porokeratosis is a rare entity. We present the case of a 58-year-old male with pruritic reddish lesions affecting the genitals and thighs, diagnosed with genital porokeratosis. This case highlights features of this rare and diagnostically challenging subtype of porokeratosis.

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SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313x241311369
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Genetic and rare skin diseases.
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Genital porokeratosis: A case report and review of pathogenesis and genitogluteal subtypes of porokeratosis

Jennifer Lipson, Camille Hamm
SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Genetic and rare skin diseases.
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Genital porokeratosis: A case report and review of pathogenesis and genitogluteal subtypes of porokeratosis

Jennifer Lipson, Camille Hamm
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Abstract

Porokeratosis is a condition characterized by abnormal epidermal keratinization with a unique morphology of papules or plaques surrounded by a thread-like border of scale corresponding to the cornoid lamella on histology. Many established subtypes have been described; however, genitogluteal porokeratosis is a rare entity. We present the case of a 58-year-old male with pruritic reddish lesions affecting the genitals and thighs, diagnosed with genital porokeratosis. This case highlights features of this rare and diagnostically challenging subtype of porokeratosis.

SAGE Open Medical Case ReportsVol. 13
University of Ottawa (CA), Ottawa Hospital (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 100%
Genetic and rare skin diseases.
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