Keratoacanthoma of the Head and Neck: A Mini Review

Laila Abdelrahim; Najat Ghuela

doi:10.54361/ajmas.258254

Keratoacanthoma of the Head and Neck: A Mini Review

Authors

Laila Abdelrahim Department of Oral Maxillofacial Clinical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Alasmarya University, Zliten, Libya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3010-2094
Najat Ghuela Department of Oral Maxillofacial Clinical Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Alasmarya University, Zliten, Libya https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0653-3524

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54361/ajmas.258254

Keywords:

Keratoacanthoma, Clinical Presentation, Histopathology, Immunohistochemical.

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.

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Published

2025-05-20

How to Cite

Abdelrahim L, Najat Ghuela. Keratoacanthoma of the Head and Neck: A Mini Review. Alq J Med App Sci [Internet]. 2025 May 20 [cited 2026 Jan. 31];:907-10. Available from: https://www.journal.utripoli.edu.ly/index.php/Alqalam/article/view/886