Successful treatment of a giant keratoacanthoma-like squamous cell carcinoma in the eyebrow using surgery combined with photodynamic therapy: A case report

Keratoacanthoma (KA)-like squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is inclined to be diagnosed as KA due to its resemblance to KA in appearance. A giant facial KA-like SCC has aggressive growth and malignant metastasis, and seriously affects health and aesthetics. Prompt and appropriate treatment is extremely crucial and is a great challenge. Herein, we report a case of surgery combined with 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (ALA PDT) in the successful management of a giant KA-like SCC in the left eyebrow of an elderly woman, providing reference for more efficient disposal of such cases in clinic.

Automated summary

Keratoacanthoma-like squamous cell carcinoma, often misdiagnosed as keratoacanthoma, can have aggressive growth and malignant metastasis, requiring prompt and appropriate treatment. Surgery combined with photodynamic therapy can be an effective management strategy for such cases.