DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Clinically and histomorphologically definable changes of the skin and mucosa with extensive replacement of the epithelium by atypical keratinocytes. An invasive growth is missing ( carcinoma in situ). Precanceroses in the narrower sense are counted:
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Excision. Local therapy with topical agents if necessary. See below the respective clinical picture.
Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.
Without therapy development of a spinocellular carcinoma.
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Fluorouracil; Keratosis actinica keratotic type; Keratosis actinica pigmented type; Precanceroses;Outgoing links (9)
Actinic keratosis; Bowenoids papulose; Bowen's disease; Carcinoma in situ; Cheilitis actinica (overview); Erythroplasia queyrat; Excision; Leucoplacia verrucosa; Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin;Disclaimer
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