Senile keratosis
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-007662
A thick, scaly patch of skin that may become cancer. It usually forms on areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, scalp, back of the hands, or chest. It is most common in people with fair skin. Also called actinic keratosis and solar keratosis.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-007662 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | actinic keratosis; solar keratosis |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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