Keratoacanthoma

A benign, non-neoplastic, usually self-limiting epithelial lesion closely resembling squamous cell carcinoma clinically and histopathologically. It occurs in solitary, multiple, and eruptive forms. The solitary and multiple forms occur on sunlight exposed areas and are identical histologically; they affect primarily white males. The eruptive form usually involves both sexes and appears as a generalized papular eruption.

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.417

MeSH Unique ID: D007636

Entry Terms:

• Keratoacanthomas

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Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Keratoacanthoma