Dermabrasion for the Treatment of a Giant Seborrheic Keratosis

Abstract

A man presented for removal of a giant seborrheic keratosis. Dermabrasion removal of this lesion provided technical ease with good cosmetic results.

Seborrheic Keratosis: Report of a Rare Presentation and Reminder of the Current Knowledge of the Problem

“…Large SK is in fact an unusual presentation and it is rarely documented in the literature ( Table 1 ). 3 - 6 , 12 - 25 Giant SK have been notably described in genital areas. 4 - 6 , 17 - 20 , 22 - 24 The size of reported giant SK varies from 4.5 to 25 cm in greatest diameter with an average size of 9.8 cm.…”

“… 4 - 6 , 17 - 20 , 22 - 24 The size of reported giant SK varies from 4.5 to 25 cm in greatest diameter with an average size of 9.8 cm. 3 - 6 , 12 - 21 , 23 , 25 These lesions develop over a long period ranging from 1 to 40 years with an average of 14 years. 3 - 6 , 12 - 15 , 17 - 25 Giant SK may be complicated with ulcerations and unpleasant smell.…”

“… 3 - 6 , 12 - 21 , 23 , 25 These lesions develop over a long period ranging from 1 to 40 years with an average of 14 years. 3 - 6 , 12 - 15 , 17 - 25 Giant SK may be complicated with ulcerations and unpleasant smell. 5 , 12 , 13 …”

“… 3 - 6 , 12 - 15 , 17 - 25 Giant SK may be complicated with ulcerations and unpleasant smell. 5 , 12 , 13 …”

“… 3 - 5 As per reported cases, in addition to surgical treatment, therapeutic approaches of giant SK may encompass topical fluorouracil, dermabrasion, liquid nitrogen cryotherapy, electrocoagulation curettage, carbon dioxide laser ablation, and aminolevulinate photodynamic therapy. 4 , 5 , 13 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 19 , 25 …”