title: Sporadic and syndromic keratoacanthomas: diagnosis and management.
abstract: Keratoacanthomas are neoplasms of the skin and mucous membranes. Their nature continues to fuel controversies about the benign versus malignant nature of these tumors. The characteristics of keratoacanthomas (both the sporadic and syndromic types), the controversies about the benign versus malignant nature of keratoacanthomas, and current treatment options for keratoacanthomas are discussed.
authors.affiliation: George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: Khashayar
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sarabi
authors.forename: Abdulhafez
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Selim
authors.forename: Amor
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khachemoune
mesh_terms: D017677:Age Distribution; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D003452:Cryosurgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007636:Keratoacanthoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015580:Mohs Surgery; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013472:Sunlight / Q000009:adverse effects; D013577:Syndrome; D013848:Thigh; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents