Rapidly growing cutaneous tumour of the hand: Orf (original) (raw)

2017, Our Dermatology Online

AI-generated Abstract

Orf virus, a zoonotic parapoxvirus primarily linked to sheep and goats, causes ulcerative skin lesions in humans following contact with infected animals. This case study details a 52-year-old man's presentation with a nodule on his left hand after slaughtering a lamb, leading to a diagnosis of orf. The lesion, characterized as a shiny, red, dome-shaped tumor, healed spontaneously within two months, showcasing the self-limiting nature of this viral infection.

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