Generalized eruptive keratoacanthoma

Generalized eruptive keratoacanthoma

Definition

Generalized eruptive keratoacanthoma (GEKA) is rare variant of keratoacanthoma (KA) that affects the skin and mucous membranes and which is characterized by a sudden generalized eruption of severely pruritic, hundreds to thousands of small follicular papules, often with a central keratotic plug.

Also known as GEKA, generalised eruptive keratoacanthomas of Grzybowski, generalized eruptive keratoacanthomas of Grzybowski, Grzybowski syndrome — per MONDO

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