Vulvar keratoacanthoma-like carcinoma

Vulvar keratoacanthoma-like carcinoma

Definition

A rapidly growing squamous cell carcinoma that arises from the vulva. It is self-limited and is characterized by the presence of a central crater that contains squamous cells. The proliferating squamous cells infiltrate the dermis below and produce keratin masses that are pushed towards the surface of the tumor.

Also known as vulvar squamous cell carcinoma, keratoacanthoma type — per MONDO

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