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Histologically, it resembles malignant lymphoma; however, its clinical manifestations are predominantly characterized by benign behaviors, including recurrent papules, nodules, and necrotic lesions.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case presentation<\/jats:title><jats:p>We report a case of a middle-aged female who initially presented with a giant ulcer on the right foot and was surgically treated at another hospital as a keratoacanthoma (KA). Over subsequent months, she developed scattered papules and nodules on the trunk and limbs. A comprehensive clinical and histopathological reassessment confirmed a diagnosis of LyP Type A. Notably, the initial ulcerative lesion represented an atypical feature of LyP rather than a conventional KA. Finally, the patient was successfully treated with methotrexate and interferon, resulting in complete resolution of the skin lesions without recurrence.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>In summary, this case highlights that a giant ulcer exhibiting pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia (PEH) in histopathology may indicate LyP. Careful assessment for atypical lymphocytic infiltration and further immunohistochemical evaluation are essential for accurate diagnosis. 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