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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

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