A case report of Keratoacanthoma (KA) of the alveolar ridge of the maxilla
- Journal of Dental Health, Oral Disorders & Therapy
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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