Atypical keratoacanthoma: a case report

Abstract

In this article we summarized etiopathogenesis and clinical data, presented classification and described diagnosis challenges. One of the most common epithelial tumors, keratoacanthoma (KA) is characterized by rapid growth, histopathological features of squamous cell skin cancer and spontaneous regression tendency. Differential diagnosis of typical and atypical KA can be challenging since an early stage atypical KA may present similar to typical KA. Immunomorphological and immunohistochemical methods are particularly relevant for detecting atypical KA, making it possible to reliably differentiate it from squamous cell skin cancer. Years of experience in the management of KA patients, as well as foreign researchers’ data, suggest that the treatment approach should be based on the differentiation of clinical features of a typical KA from an atypical one.
This report describes a clinical case of a giant keratoacanthoma.

Keywords

keratoacanthoma / atypical keratoacanthoma / squamous cell cancer / case report

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