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ArticleCancers2025

Clinico-Pathologic Profile of a Cohort of Patients with Actinic Keratosis in a Tertiary Center in Romania.

Cristina Soare, Elena Codruța Cozma, Andrei Ludovic Poroșnicu, Daniel Alin Cristian, Draga Maria Mandi, Călin Giurcăneanu, Vlad Mihai Voiculescu

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Cristina SoareDepartment of Dermato-Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-9766-7204
Elena Codruța CozmaDepartment of Dermatology, "Elias" University Emergency Hospital, 011461 Bucharest, Romania.
Andrei Ludovic PoroșnicuDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Daniel Alin CristianDepartment of General Surgery, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-1798-853X
Draga Maria MandiDepartment of General Surgery, Coltea Clinical Hospital, 030167 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5070-217X
Călin GiurcăneanuDepartment of Dermato-Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Vlad Mihai VoiculescuDepartment of Dermato-Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesActinic keratosis (AK) is considered to be the most common form of in situ carcinoma and typically arises on skin that has been chronically exposed to ultraviolet radiation. The need for early diagnosis, using non-invasive methods, has allowed for a non-surgical approach to these conditions with a significant impact on the quality of life of patients.

methodsA retrospective study was conducted on 58 patients diagnosed with AK who underwent surgical excision at a tertiary center in Bucharest, Romania between 2018 and 2023. Clinical parameters (age, sex, lesion size, anatomical location, comorbidities) and histopathological variables (AK subtype, KIN grade, pleomorphism, solar elastosis, inflammatory infiltrate) were analyzed. Statistical associations between histological findings and clinical features were assessed using Fisher's exact test.

conclusionsThe study confirmed a predominance of AK among elderly patients, with hypertrophic lesions and moderate dysplasia (KIN II) being most common. Higher KIN grades correlated significantly with more severe pleomorphism, solar elastosis, and inflammatory response, suggesting progressive UV-induced skin damage. The findings underscore the importance of clinicopathological correlation for risk stratification and support the integration of non-invasive diagnostic tools to improve early detection and management of AK.

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actinic keratosisepidemiologyhistological subtypessquamous cell carcinoma

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PMCPMC12190252

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