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Non-surgical Treatment of Verrucous Hyperplasia on Amputation Stump: A Case Report and Literature Review

Sajeda Alnabelsi*, Reem Hasan, Hussein Abdallah and Suzan Qattini

Published: 20 September, 2024 | Volume 8 - Issue 1 | Pages: 015-017

Verrucous hyperplasia is a wart-like lesion that can develop on amputation stumps, often due to poor-fitting prostheses, venous stasis, friction, and bacterial infections. While surgical excision is sometimes necessary for intractable cases, many instances can be managed non-surgically. 
We present the case of a 35-year-old male with a slowly growing verrucous plaque on his amputated stump that had caused repeated infections. His prosthesis was loose, allowing the stump to hang loosely inside the socket. After histological confirmation of verrucous hyperplasia, he was advised to change his prosthesis and use compression bandaging. Over 5 months, the lesion resolved without surgery. Early recognition and non-surgical management, including proper prosthetic fit, compression, and hygiene, can often successfully treat verrucous hyperplasia of amputation stumps. This avoids the need for excision in many cases. Patients and clinicians should be aware of this condition and the importance of prosthetic fit and limb care to prevent and treat it.

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Keywords:

Prosthesis; Verrucous hyperplasia; Compression; Hygiene; Limb care

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