Keratoacanthoma: An Underreported Tumor

Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a common but underreported tumor of the skin. It is a common cutaneous neoplasm. The most common sites are sun-exposed skin in light-skinned persons of middle age or older. It is considered the prototype of cutaneous pseudo-malignancies. Histopathological verification is done...

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Main Authors: Rupali Bavikar, Yamini Ingale, Prachi Chouhan, Iqbal Banyameen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-03-01
Series:Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_151_24
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Summary:Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a common but underreported tumor of the skin. It is a common cutaneous neoplasm. The most common sites are sun-exposed skin in light-skinned persons of middle age or older. It is considered the prototype of cutaneous pseudo-malignancies. Histopathological verification is done for the diagnosis. The role of radiation therapy and chemical application have not been proven yet. Complete surgical excision is the gold standard for all types of KA.
ISSN:2589-8302
2589-8310