Keratoacanthoma

KeratoacanthomaKeratoacanthomaKeratoacanthoma
  • 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



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July 20th 2010