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Queratosis seborreica
Definición:
Es la presencia de masas benignas tipo verruga en la superficie de la piel.
Nombres alternativos:
Tumores de piel benignos (queratosis); queratosis senil
Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:
La queratosis seborreica es una forma benigna de un tumor cutáneo. Su origen se desconoce y, por lo general, aparece después de los 40 años de edad.
Los tumores aparecen como masas tipo verruga, de diversos colores y pueden darse en grandes cantidades en la superficie del cuerpo. Por lo general son benignas y no producen dolor, pero pueden irritarse y causar picazón . Asimismo, pueden provocar desfiguramiento estético y sufrimiento psicológico como resultado de esto.
- Fecha de revisión: 10/26/2006
- Versión en inglés revisada por: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
- Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.
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