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Common benign skin tumors.

Mark C Luba1, Scott A Bangs, Andrew M Mohler

  • 1Cigna Healthcare of Arizona, Glendale, Arizona, USA.

American Family Physician
|March 5, 2003
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Family physicians frequently encounter benign skin tumors. Accurate diagnosis and treatment, distinguishing benign from malignant lesions, are crucial skills, with biopsy recommended for uncertain cases.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Family Medicine
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Benign skin tumors are common in primary care settings.
  • Distinguishing benign from malignant lesions is a critical skill for family physicians.
  • Certain tumors, like keratoacanthomas, may have controversial malignant potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnosis and treatment of common benign skin tumors encountered by family physicians.
  • To emphasize the importance of differentiating benign lesions from malignant ones.
  • To guide management strategies for various common skin tumors.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentation and patient history for diagnosis.
  • Gross examination of lesions.
  • Histopathologic examination (biopsy) for uncertain diagnoses.

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  • Discussion of various treatment modalities based on tumor type and location.

    • Main Results:

    • Diagnosis relies on lesion appearance, clinical history, and sometimes biopsy.
    • Treatment options include excision, cryotherapy, curettage, electrodesiccation, and laser therapy.
    • Excision is preferred for lipomas, dermatofibromas, keratoacanthomas, pyogenic granulomas, and epidermoid cysts.
    • Other lesions have specific treatments like laser therapy for cherry angiomas or cryotherapy for seborrheic keratoses.

    Conclusions:

    • Family physicians must be adept at diagnosing and treating common benign skin tumors.
    • Biopsy is essential when malignancy is suspected or diagnosis is uncertain.
    • Referral to a specialist is necessary for complex cases or confirmed melanoma.