Scholarly Article

Keratoacanthoma of the Head and Neck: A Mini Review

Abdelrahim, Laila, Najat Ghuela

2025-05-20 · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences · University of Tripoli Alahlia

Download PDF

Abstract

Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a keratinocyte-derived, rapidly growing skin neoplasm. A well-differentiated lesion often exhibits spontaneous regression. KA typically presents as a dome-shaped lesion with a central keratin plug, demonstrating a symmetrical, well-circumscribed architecture histologically. This review discusses the epidemiology, clinical presentation, histopathology, differential diagnosis, and management of KA with emphasis on lesions occurring in the head and neck region.

Keywords

Keratoacanthoma, Clinical Presentation, Histopathology, Immunohistochemical.

Citation Details

AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 907-910