Conjunctival keratoacanthoma.

Journal: Revista Do Hospital Das Clinicas
Published:
Abstract

Keratoacanthoma generally occurs on the skin; it is rarely found in the conjunctiva. A case of a 34-year-old woman with a rapidly growing conjunctival mass is reported. The tumor was excised with a safety margin to exclude squamous cell carcinoma. Histopathologically it was crateriform and consistent with atypical keratoacanthoma. There has been no recurrence in 2 years of follow-up. Conjunctival keratoacanthoma is rare; differential diagnosis of conventional squamous cell carcinoma and keratoacanthoma can be difficult. We recommend complete surgical excision and careful follow-up of crateriform squamous proliferations.

Authors
Fernanda Perdigão, Paulo De Tarso Pierre Filho, Renato José Natalino, Roberto Caldato, Marcelo Torigoe, Maria Cintra
Relevant Conditions

Muir-Torre Syndrome