Penetrating hyperkeratosis of an amputated limb
Larregue, M.; Babin, P.; Gallet, P.; Rat, J.P.; Payen, J.
Medicina Cutanea Ibero-Latino-Americana 3(5): 371-375
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0210-5187 PMID: 1241790 Document Number: 87034
On the stump of amputated limbs, a peculiar hyperkeratotic chronic lesion may be observed. The histological picture of this lesion shows a hyperkeratotic plug perforating the epidermis. In the dermis disorganised keratine lamelles are found. This lesion could be differenciated from Kyrle's disease by the fact that it consists of a single lesion of traumatic origin and by the presence of hypertrophic bundles underlying the hyperkeratosis.