Keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum: An unusual case

Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2021 Dec:36:102468. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102468. Epub 2021 Jul 29.

Abstract

Keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum (KCM) of the skin is a rare variant of cutaneous keratoacantoma. KCM was first reported in 1962 andpresents with progressive peripheral expansion , no spontaneous clearing and a bank-shaped outer wall with concurrent central healing. Treatment options include topical and systemic therapies.Surgical intervention is the preferred therapy for solitary KCM. We report on surgery and photodynamic therapy delivered sequentially to treat a giant facial Keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum patient. It was safe and effective .

Keywords: keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum; photodynamic therapy; surgical treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Humans
  • Keratoacanthoma* / diagnosis
  • Keratoacanthoma* / drug therapy
  • Photochemotherapy* / methods
  • Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use
  • Skin

Substances

  • Photosensitizing Agents