Skin Tumors

Elisabeth L. Backer

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-54441-6_149

Skin Tumors

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Skin lesions in the form of skin growths occur commonly in most individuals over their lifetime. Most skin lesions are easily visible and identifiable. While some do not undergo any changes, those that do, and those that arise de novo, or those that do not fit in with a clear diagnosis may need to be biopsied or removed, in order to rule out any underlying malignancy. Skin tumors include benign growths such as epidermoid cysts and lipomas, as well as cancerous growths such as melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). In some instances, lesions that are bothersome may require removal as well. Basic techniques such as cryotherapy, electrosurgery or excision are employed to remove skin tumors.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Family Medicine
Subtitle of host publication	Principles and Practice: Eighth Edition
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	1681-1705
Number of pages	25
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030544416
ISBN (Print)	9783030544409
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54441-6_149
State	Published - Jan 1 2022

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