Conjunctival keratoacanthoma

Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo. 2004 Jun;59(3):135-7. doi: 10.1590/s0041-87812004000300008. Epub 2004 Jul 28.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Conjunctival Diseases / pathology
  • Conjunctival Diseases / surgery*
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratoacanthoma / pathology
  • Keratoacanthoma / surgery*