A case of Ferguson-Smith type multiple keratoacanthomas associated with keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum: response to oral acitretin

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2007 Nov;32(6):683-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2007.02498.x. Epub 2007 Aug 22.

Abstract

Keratoacanthoma centrifugum marginatum (KCM) is a rare entity, usually classified as solitary keratoacanthoma (KA). The Ferguson-Smith type is the most common form of multiple KAs. Because development of multiple KAs and KCM in a single patient has rarely been reported, this association presents a therapeutic challenge. We report a 46-year-old man with Ferguson-Smith multiple KAs and KCM, who was successfully treated with acitretin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acitretin / therapeutic use*
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Hand Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Hand Dermatoses / pathology
  • Humans
  • Keratoacanthoma / drug therapy*
  • Keratoacanthoma / pathology
  • Keratolytic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Keratolytic Agents
  • Acitretin