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Keratoacanthoma necessitating metacarpal amputation.

J C Hamm1, A J DeFranzo, L C Argenta

  • 1Department of Pathology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
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This case study details a rare aggressive keratoacanthoma variant that eroded bone, requiring amputation after multiple treatments. It highlights the importance of considering unusual presentations of this typically benign skin lesion.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Keratoacanthoma is typically a benign, self-limiting skin lesion.
  • It commonly affects sun-exposed areas like the face and hands.
  • A rare variant, subungual keratoacanthoma, can cause bone erosion.