sebaceous epithelioma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-007611",
  "term": "sebaceous epithelioma",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "A rare, benign (not cancer) tumor that forms in an oil gland in the skin. Most sebaceous epitheliomas appear as yellow, orange, or skin-colored bumps that occur on the head or neck. They tend to grow slowly and are painless. Sebaceous epitheliomas 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. Sebaceous epitheliomas most often occur in older adults. Also called sebaceoma.",
    "A benign yellow or flesh-colored lesion originating from an oil gland in the skin. Sebaceous epitheliomas 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 sebaceoma."
  ],
  "synonyms": [
    "sebaceoma"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/sebaceous-epithelioma/"
}