Precanceroses in a broader sense D04.L

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Skin changes such as atrophy, hyperkeratosis, elastosis actinica, after years of damage by carcinogenic noxae.

Therapy
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Six-monthly check-ups. Histological checkup if necessary, excision.

Progression/forecast
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Possibility of developing a spinocellular carcinoma.

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Incoming links (1)

Precanceroses;

Outgoing links (5)

Actinic elastosis; Atrophy of the skin (overview); Excision; Hyperkeratoses; Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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