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Keratoacanthoma

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  • Keratoacanthoma
  • Keratoacanthoma is a round, firm nodule with sharply sloping borders and a characteristic central crater. Keratoacanthomas develop rapidly, typically on sun-exposed areas. Cause is unknown, but they may be a well-differentiated form of squamous cell carcinoma.

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