Rhinophyma is usually a benign sequel of acne rosacea, causing no trouble other than cosmetic defect. In rare instances, the tumor becomes infected and ulceration takes place. No other serious complications have been reported in the literature. Wende and Bentz1 reported a case in which there were five separate tumors in the same patient. One of these had ulcerated, and a microscopic section showed a basal layer which, as the author stated, "had a suspicious look, resembling carcinoma." This is the only case reported in which there was a suggestion of carcinomatous degeneration in rhinophyma. For this reason, it is of interest to report the following case:
REPORT OF CASE
History.—
W. W., American, aged 76, entered the University Hospital on May 20, 1929, because of a lesion on the nose. Until recently, his occupation had been that of a blacksmith. His habits were regular and normal. For many