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Manchas cutáneas - Symptom

Nombres alternativos

Cambios en la piel inducidos por el sol; Manchas por la edad; Léntigos solares o seniles; Manchas en la piel por el envejecimiento; Manchas de la edad

Síntomas:

Lesión cutánea que:

  • Es un parche plano o un área de cambio de color de la piel ( mácula)
  • Es de color café claro a negro
  • Está localizada en las manos, los brazos o la frente
  • Es indolora

Signos y exámenes:

El diagnóstico se basa en la apariencia de la piel, especialmente si uno tiene más de 40 años de edad y ha tenido mucha exposición al sol a través de los años. A una mancha cutánea que luzca irregular se le puede tomar una biopsia para descartar un cáncer de piel.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/28/2010
  • Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Habif TM. Light-related diseases and disorders of pigmentation. In: Habif TP, ed. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2009:chap 19.

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