Sebaceoma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-007610",
  "term": "Sebaceoma",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "A rare, benign (not cancer) tumor that forms in an oil gland in the skin. Most sebaceomas appear as yellow, orange, or skin-colored bumps that occur on the head or neck. They tend to grow slowly and are painless. Sebaceomas may be found in people with a rare, inherited condition called Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS). People with MTS have an increased risk of developing several types of cancer. Sebaceomas most often occur in older adults. Also called sebaceous epithelioma.",
    "A benign yellow or flesh-colored lesion originating from an oil gland in the skin. Sebaceomas are typically found on the face or neck. They may be associated with Muir-Torre syndrome, which is a hereditary syndrome associated with the development of several types of cancer. Also called sebaceous epithelioma."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "sebaceous epithelioma"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/sebaceoma/"
}