Tree Man Syndrome- an Review

Abstract

Basis for review
Tree man syndrome, also known as epidermodysplasia verruciformis is recognized as an inherited disorder with widespread and persistent infection with human papilloma virus causes defect in cell-mediated immunity. In addition, there is a link with squamous cell carcinoma. A tree man syndrome is a rare disorder happening more frequently at a younger age in the general population. It is an unusual genodermatosis characterized by an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. Mutations in the family of genes called EVER genes cause the tree man syndrome. Non-surgical therapies and surgical therapies are known to treat this disorder, but it is known to be lifelong disorder. Recent surgery was performed in Bangladesh which is known to be successful.