EPIDERMOID CYSTS AND VERRUCOUS HYPERPLASI A OF THE LEG AMPUTEE

Dermatologic problems in leg amputees mainly result from their specifi c prosthetic supply. As this relationship is not well documented in th e German language literature, we try to illustrate important pathophys iologic aspects of lower and upper limb prostheses in two highly chara cteristic dermatoses, epidermoid cysts and verrucous hyperplasia (papi llomatosis cutis lymphostatica). Their management includes improvement s in prostheses' workmanship and conceptional changes (e.g. CAT-CAM-te chnique). Interdisciplinar diagnostic and therapeutic efforts particul arly between orthopedic surgeons, prosthetists and dermatologists shou ld prevent immobility of the amputee at an early stage.