Cutaneous Melanoacanthoma

Skin Care

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Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHMar 31, 2018

The topic Cutaneous Melanoacanthoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Melanoacanthoma.

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Melanoacanthoma is a rare benign tumor of the sebaceous gland on skin. The tumor is darkly-pigmented and can often be mistaken for melanoma (a malignant skin tumor). It is also known as Pigmented Seborrheic Keratosis and is a variant of Seborrheic Keratosis
They are associated with itching and may ulcerate and bleed due to intense scratching. Melanoacanthoma is generally observed in middle-aged and older adults, especially in those who have a lighter-skin
The cause of development of the condition is unknown, though the risk factors for Melanoacanthoma include exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) light
Melanoacanthomas are often present on the trunk (chest and back). Since, these pigmented tumors resemble melanoma of skin, they are frequently biopsied to ensure a definitive diagnosis
A treatment of Melanoacanthoma may be undertaken, if they present cosmetic concerns to the individual. In such cases, a simple surgical excision is sufficient treatment. The prognosis is excellent on removal of the tumor

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Maulik P. Purohit MD MPH

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