Giant Keratoacanthoma Centrifugum Marginatum: A Rare Case Report with Note on Literature Review
Introduction: Keratoacanthoma Centrifugum Marginatum (KCM) is a rare variant of keratoacanthoma that closely mimics squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), posing significant diagnostic challenges. Case Report: A 45-year-old male presented with a progressively enlarging hyperkeratotic lesion on the right cheek. Histopathological examination revealed pseudocarcinomatous hyperplasia with a central keratin plug, and MRI confirmed the lesion was confined to subcutaneous tissues without deeper invasion. Surgical excision was advised. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of distinguishing KCM from SCC to prevent overtreatment. Surgical excision remains the preferred treatment, complemented by regular postoperative follow-ups for recurrence monitoring.
Authors
- Amit Kumar Rana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8196-5346)
- Amar Singh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3838-8931)
- Mamta Verma
- Stuti Chhawchharia
Institutions
- Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cancer and Tumor International
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.9734/jcti/2025/v15i1283
- Primary Topic
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00