Keratoacanthoma



Keratoacanthoma


James C. Shaw


(ICD-9 238.2)



Symptoms and Signs

Keratoacanthomas (KA) are usually asymptomatic and develop rapidly over 2 to 6 weeks. The rapid enlargement of a dome-shaped nodule of up to 1 cm in diameter with a central keratin-filled plug is typical (Fig. 35-1). KA usually appear on sun-exposed areas of the face, neck, arms, and hands. Rare syndromes exist in which multiple KA develop. The Ferguson–Smith type of KA consists of multiple, large KA; the Gryzbowski type consists of multiple, eruptive small lesions.

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Aug 11, 2016 | Posted by in Dermatology | Comments Off on Keratoacanthoma

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