Abstract

Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a rare, heritable disease characterized by an unusual susceptibility to infection with specific types of human papillomavirus and a propensity for developing malignant skin tumours. Partial defects in cell-mediated immunity have been demonstrated in this disease. In the present report, a young patient with epidermodysplasia verruciformis who was treated successfully with surgical treatment is described.

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