Verruca Vulgaris, Palmaris and Plantaris

Question 1

Verruca Vulgaris
(Common Warts)
Definition and Clinical Features

Answer 1

Hyperkeratotic, elevated discrete epithelial growths with papillated
surface caused by HPV
Paring of surface reveals punctate, red-brown specks (thrombosed
capillaries)

Question 2

Verruca Vulgaris
(Common Warts)
Distribution

Answer 2

Located at trauma sites:
fingers, hands, knees of
children and teens

Question 3

Verruca Vulgaris

(Common Warts) HPV Type

Answer 3

At least 80 types are

known

Question 4

Verruca Plantaris
(Plantar Warts) and
Verruca Palmaris
(Palmar Warts)

Definition and Clinical Features

Answer 4

Hyperkeratotic, shiny, sharply marginated growths
Paring of surface reveals red-brown specks (capillaries),
interruption of epidermal ridges

Question 5

Verruca Plantaris
(Plantar Warts) and
Verruca Palmaris
(Palmar Warts)

Answer 5

Located at pressure
sites: metatarsal heads,
heels, toes

Question 6

Verruca Plantaris
(Plantar Warts) and
Verruca Palmaris
(Palmar Warts)

Answer 6

Commonly HPV 1,

2, 4, 10

Question 7

Verruca Vulgaris Differential Diagnosis

Answer 7

Molluscum contagiosum,

seborrheic keratosis

Question 8

Verruca Plantaris
and
Verruca Palmaris
Differential Diagnosis

Answer 8

May need to scrape (“pare”)
lesions to differentiate wart
from callus and corn