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Of these 48 were on the head, four on the face, four on the nose, 11 on the thigh, three on the leg and foot, six on the back, five on the glans penis, and nine on the trunk.

Lebert's collection numbered 109 cases of cutaneous horns.

The greater frequency among females is admitted by all authors.

Old age is a predisposing cause.

Several patients over seventy have been seen and one of ninety-seven.
Instances of cutaneous horns, when seen and reported by the laity, give rise to most amusing exaggerations and descriptions.


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