In:
International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing, Vol. 8, No. 1 ( 2017-03), p. 31-33
Abstract:
The present case describes a rare and large size of giant keratoacanthoma (KA) of pinna. Background Keratoacanthoma is a fast growing benign cutaneous tumor resembling closely to well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on clinical and histopathological examination (HPE). Case report A 70-year-old male presented with a rapidly growing mass on the left ear for 9 months. Tumor was excised and sent for HPE, which revealed well-differentiated SCC with focal features of a KA. Clinical significance Differentiation of KA from SCC has been a major challenge for dermatosurgeons, especially at setups with unavailability of molecular studies. So, if the tumor is giant, nonregressing in size especially on sun-exposed sites in an elderly patient, always think of SCC and treat it by surgical excision rather than watching for a spontaneous resolution. How to cite this article Chauhan S, Thakur K, Garg A, Tegta GR, Chauhan P. Giant Keratoacanthoma of Pinna: A Rare Presentation. Int J Head Neck Surg 2017;8(1):31-33.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0975-7899
,
0976-0539
DOI:
10.5005/jp-journals-10001-1302
Language:
English
Publisher:
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing
Publication Date:
2017
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2625884-5
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