Seborrhoeic Wart Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
A benign epithelial tumour
2
Q
What skin cells are involved?
A
Proliferation of keratinocytes and melanocytes
3
Q
Does it have a genetic link?
A
Yes, it has autosomal dominant inheritance
4
Q
Is it common?
A
Yes, very common
5
Q
Who do they affect?
A
More common in females but is hereditary
6
Q
What is the presentation? (4)
A
Starts as a skin coloured/tanned macule, becomes more pigmented and obtains a plaque like appearance, surface appears warty
7
Q
Differentials
A
Solar lentigo, basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis
8
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Cryotherapy
