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Keratoacanthoma management: results of a survey of UK dermatologists and surgeons.

Authors: Watchorn, R.E., Thomas, S., Miller, C., Carr, R.A., Koch, D., Thomas, P. and Taibjee, S.M.

Journal: British Journal of Dermatology

Volume: 178

Issue: 1

Pages: e49-e50

ISSN: 0007-0963

Abstract:

Distinction of keratoacanthoma (KA) from squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is challenging. Management is controversial, with some advocating prompt surgical excision and others monitoring to allow for spontaneous resolution(1) . The controversy is compounded by rare reports of metastasis(2) . And yet the benign natural history of KA is supported by various studies, including a systematic review of 455 cases with no cases of metastasis or death(1) , and observational studies confirming spontaneous resolution(1).

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/29876/

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