Benign skin tumor ( non – vascular )
Benign skin tumor ( non – vascular )
Benign skin tumor ( non – vascular )
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TUMORS OF THE<br />
EPIDERMIS<br />
SEBORRHEIC KERATOSIS<br />
(seborrheic wart, senile wart, basal cell papilloma)<br />
• Round/oval, yellow/brown/black slightly elevated,<br />
often waxy surface, rough or wart-like texture<br />
• Origin - unknown, not caused by exposure to<br />
sunlight or viruses<br />
• Light-<strong>skin</strong>ned persons after age 40<br />
• Usually painless & benign, may become irritated<br />
and itch