Keratoacanthoma
Facts
:
Mimics skin cancer
History / PE
:
Flesh-colored lesion, with central crater
Classically found on face
Very rapid onset, grows to full size in 1-2 months
Diagnosis
:
If unsure, biopsy
Treatment
:
Involutes spontaneously
Observation
Differential Diagnosis
:
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Melanoma
July 20th 2010
Categories
Dermatology
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