Sporadic and syndromic keratoacanthomas: diagnosis and management.
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.
Sarabi
Khashayar
K
George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA.
Selim
Abdulhafez
A
Khachemoune
Amor
A
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
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents