Saturday 18 June 2016

Cutaneous horns

20 Extremely Bizarre Medical Disorders


Cutaneous horns, also known by the Latin name cornu cutaneum, are unusual keratinous skin tumours with the bizarre appearance of horns.  They are usually small and localised, but can, in very rare cases be much larger. Doctors are unsure of causes but believe they are linked to excessive exposure to radiation.

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