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Preferred Label : Actinic Keratosis;

NCIt synonyms : Senile Hyperkeratosis; Senile Keratosis; Actinic Solar Keratosis;

NCIt related terms : solar keratosis; Actinic (Solar) Keratosis;

NCIt definition : A precancerous lesion of the skin composed of atypical keratinocytes. It is characterized by the presence of thick, scaly patches of skin. Several histologic variants have been described, including atrophic, acantholytic, and hyperkeratotic variants.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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.;

Neoplastic status : Undetermined;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000045133; CDR0000044480; CDR0000044479;

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