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A case report of Keratoacanthoma (KA) of the alveolar ridge of the maxilla


Journal of Dental Health, Oral Disorders & Therapy
Sarraj Faysal,1 Sarraj Ayman,2 Pierrard Loïc,3 Hafian Hilal,3 Lefevre Benoit3
Department of Oral Medicine, University of Aleppo, Syria
Sarraj Ayman, Department of Oral Pathology, University of Aleppo, Syria
Pierrard Lo, Department of Odontology, Reims Champagne-Ardennes University, France
Hafian Hilal, Department of Odontology, Reims Champagne-Ardennes University, France
Lefevre Benoit, Department of Odontology, Reims Champagne-Ardennes University, France

Abstract

Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a case related to skin squamous cell carcinoma but it is a self-limited case. It is usually seen in areas of exposed skin and rarely to be seen intra-orally. Here we present a case of oral keratoacanthoma on the alveolar ridge of the maxillae, which may arise as a result of trauma or unknown stimulus. The case was treated with liquid nitrogen for six sessions and completely resolving of the lesion was recorded without a scar formation. Cryosurgery for exophytic lesions either benign or malignant (well differentiated) is worthy to be recommended than traditional surgery.

Keywords

Keratoacanthoma (KA), squamous cell carcinoma, intraoral, cryosurgery, liquid nitrogen, carcinogens, trauma, cellular immunity, cell papilloma, squamous cell carcinoma, pleomorphism

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