We are the most forward deployed clinic of U.S. Naval Hospital Sigonella, Italy. We are responsible for providing care to Naval Support Activity Bahrain, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Commander Fifth Fleet, and 91 tenant commands.
Hypertrophic actinic keratosis. A common hypertrophic variant of actinic keratosis is presented. Bland cytologic features are dominant, and the pattern varies markedly from that of other actinic keratoses. Histologic and topographic evidence suggests that the hypertrophic changes are induced by the trauma of chronic rubbing.
1. hypertrophy of the horny layer of the skin, or any disease characterized by it. 2. hypertrophy of the cornea. adj., adj hyperkeratotÂ´ic. epidermolytic hyperkeratosis a hereditary autosomal dominant form of ichthyosis, present at birth.Characteristics include generalized redness of the skin and severe hyperkeratosis with small, hard wartlike scales over the entire body, accentuated in areas that flex or bend and sometimes involving the palms and soles.In infancy and childhood, there are recurrent bullae, most often on the lower limbs.. hypertrophy of the horny layer of the skin, or any disease characterized by it. 2. hypertrophy of the cornea. adj., adj hyperkeratotÂ´ic. epidermolytic hyperkeratosis a hereditary autosomal dominant form of ichthyosis, present at birth.