Severe exacerbation of multiple self-healing squamous epithelioma (Ferguson-Smith disease) with radiotherapy, which was successfully treated with acitretin. Clinical and experimental dermatology [Clin Exp Dermatol] Journal article | | Title | Severe exacerbation of multiple self-healing squamous epithelioma (Ferguson-Smith disease) with radiotherapy, which was successfully treated with acitretin. | | Author(s) | Robertson SJ, Bashir SJ, Pichert G, Robson A, Whittaker S | | Institution | St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London, UK. | | Source | Clin Exp Dermatol 2009 Oct 23. | | Abstract | Summary We describe the challenging case of a patient presenting with extensive, eruptive mid-facial squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) and keratoacanthomas (KAs) consequent to radiotherapy. Our patient had a personal and family history of multiple KAs and SCCs. Multiple self-healing squamous epithelioma, otherwise known as Ferguson-Smith disease, was diagnosed. This case presented a therapeutic challenge to preserve tissue and avoid severe facial disfigurement. We found oral acitretin to be the treatment of choice. | | Language | ENG | | Pub Type(s) | JOURNAL ARTICLE
| | PubMed ID | 19874360 |
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