Inverted Follicular Keratosis of the Lower Eyelid—A Diagnostic Conundrum
IFK can clinically and histologically resemble SCC, particularly in limited biopsy samples. Surgical excision with appropriate margin clearance and functional eyelid reconstruction ensures both curative and functional outcomes. Awareness of this benign entity and recognition of its distinguishing histopathological features are crucial to avoid overtreatment and to ensure appropriate patient management. Complete excision remains the treatment of choice and has excellent prognosis.
Authors
- Joseph Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6326-567X)
- Harshavardhan Shetty
- Swathi Prabhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0742-5373)
- Kanthilatha Pai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6947-5552)
- Premal A. Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3504-5092)
- T.S. Chandrasekhara Rao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9490-039X)
- Anuradha Calicut Kini Rao
Institutions
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (IN)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Plastic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004471
- Primary Topic
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00