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Keratoacanthoma in All Ages
See also in: External and Internal Eye,Hair and Scalp
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Keratoacanthoma in All Ages

See also in: External and Internal Eye,Hair and Scalp
Other Resources UpToDate PubMed

Synopsis

A keratoacanthoma is a rapidly growing, well-differentiated neoplasm of squamous epithelium considered a low-grade squamous cell carcinoma. It typically has a distinct crater-shaped appearance and usually occurs as a solitary nodule on the sun-exposed skin of individuals aged 60 years and older. Men are more commonly affected than women, and individuals with lighter skin colors are at greater risk. If left untreated, most keratoacanthomas spontaneously involute and resolve within 6 months, leaving an atrophic scar. Risk factors for keratoacanthomas include ultraviolet radiation, human papillomavirus infection, immunosuppression, and certain medications.

Codes

ICD10CM:
L85.8 – Other specified epidermal thickening

SNOMEDCT:
254662007 – Keratoacanthoma

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Keratoacanthoma in All Ages
See also in: External and Internal Eye,Hair and Scalp
A medical illustration showing key findings of Keratoacanthoma
Clinical image of Keratoacanthoma - imageId=213569. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'A close-up of a violaceous nodule with a central keratotic core.'
A close-up of a violaceous nodule with a central keratotic core.
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