Radiotherapy for Aggressive and Destructive Keratoacanthomas

Abstract

An experience of treating five cases of aggressive and destructive keratoacanthomas by radiotherapy is recounted. The results were satisfactory in every instance.

Extirpation of Keratoacanthomas by Blunt Dissection

“…It was, however, cured with a second blunt dissection, but left a depressed scar. In retrospect, a better result would probably have been obtained with radiotherapy ,…”

Keratoacanthoma Recurrent After Surgical Excision

“…Treatment with 800–1500 r of X‐irradiation has also been reported to be useful,, and caused impressive, albeit only temporary, regression in our patient. If larger doses such as are administered for squamous‐cell carcinoma are given, cure seems assured ,…”

Cryosurgery of Large Tumors on the Dorsa of Hands

“…In cases of neoplasms on the backs of hands, one may consider and elect 1) conventional surgery with repair by grafting, 2) Mohs' chemosurgery and repair by grafting, 3) radiotherapy,, 4) curettage and electrodesiccation, 5) chemotherapy, and 6) cryosurgery,,.…”