[Multiple keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum].

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum is a rare variety of commonly isolated keratoacanthoma. The size of the lesions and prolonged evolution often raise therapeutic problems.

CASE REPORT:

A 63-year-old man presented with multiple keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum evolving for 6 months and predominating on the lower limbs. Because of the multiplicity and size of the lesions, the patient was treated at acitretine at the dose of 1 mg/kg/day for five months, leading to the regression of all the lesions.

DISCUSSION:

Keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum has rarely been reported in the literature. Our observation remains exceptional in the multiplicity and size of the lesions. The efficacy of retinoids, previously reported in the treatment of solitary giant keratoacanthoma, multiple keratoacanthoma and keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum, was demonstrated even in this handicapping form of keratoacanthoma.

• Authors: F Cherif, A Mebazaa, R Kort, N Makni, S Haouet, M Mokni, A Ben Osman Dhahri
• Journal: Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie (Ann Dermatol Venereol) Vol. 129 Issue 4 Pt 1 Pg. 413-5 (Apr 2002) ISSN: 0151-9638 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Kératoacanthomes centrifuges marginés multiples.
• PMID: 12055541 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Humans
• Keratoacanthoma (pathology)
• Leg Dermatoses (pathology)
• Male
• Middle Aged