Well-Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Keratoacanthoma Type

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Contributed byLester Fahrner, MD+1 moreJun 14, 2021

The topic Well-Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Keratoacanthoma Type you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Keratoacanthoma.

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Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a tumor of the skin (hair follicles) of low-grade malignancy that typically affects elderly men and women. Some consider it to be a variant of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of skin
Prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays may result in damage of skin DNA, causing the condition. Other factors that may influence its development include Muir-Torre syndrome, immunosuppression, and infection by human papilloma virus (HPV)
Keratoacanthomas may appear as well-defined skin nodules, commonly on the sun-exposed areas, such as the face, neck, arms, and legs. The lesions may ulcerate and cause scarring of skin
The treatment of choice is a surgical excision of the tumor. The preferred excisional method is usually Mohs micrographic surgery
In majority of the cases, the prognosis of Keratoacanthoma is excellent with appropriate treatment. No metastasis is observed with this skin tumor type

Please find comprehensive information on Keratoacanthoma regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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Lester Fahrner, MD

Chief Medical Officer, DoveMed Team

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Maulik P. Purohit MD MPH

Assistant Medical Director, Medical Editorial Board, DoveMed Team

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