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Benign Neoplasms
MEDOP 230- Dermatology: Benign Neoplasms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Actinic keratosis | Raised, rough areas that develop after chronic sun exposure. |
| Hemangioma | Mass of superficial, dilated blood vessels present at birth; usually disappears without treatment. |
| Lipoma | Rounded growth of adipose tissue in the skin. |
| Nevus | Lesion that comes in a variety of shapes and colors; present at birth. |
| Papilloma | Soft, flesh-colored growth that protrudes from the skin; grows as a flap or polyp on a stalk. |
| Senile lentigo | Light-to-dark brown, flat macules that occur on the skin in areas exposed to the sun; also called age spots or liver spots. |
| Syndactyly | Condition in which the skin and tissues between the toes or fingers are joined. |