Question 1

is seborrheic keratosis that is focally pigmented and inflamed more like a regular seborrheic keratosis or does it possess features more consistent with melanoma? pigmented keratinocytes monomorphous basaloid cells?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory/imaging results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, nothing in the report indicates a melanoma.    Wish you good health!

Question 2

how is a seborrheic keratosis that is focally pigmented & inflamed treated & is it different from a regular seborrheic keratosis? this particular one has monomorphous basaloid cells & cornified pseudocysts & unusual nevus. is it treated as melanoma??

Accepted Answer

: Best to ask Dermatologist about your concerns.  Dermatologist would want to look at your condition, and then make an evaluation.

Question 3

i had a biopsy & received a dx with several notes attached. dx seborrheic keratosis but focally pigmented and inflamed. notes included epidermal hyperplasia with pigmented keratinocytes broad rete ridges monomorphous basaloid cells. is this melanoma?

Accepted Answer

: This is not melanoma, remembering that there are normal melanocytes in all skins and it is when they grow out of control is when there is trouble; however you have inflammation of the skin cells because of microbial infection causing changes in the skin. It is treatable and curable.

Question 4

good evening doctors. could a seborrheic keratosis on the scalp that is focally pigmented and inflamed with monomorphous basaloid cells and epidermal hyperplasia with pigmented keratinocytes possibly turn into a melanoma?

Accepted Answer

: No.

Question 5

hi doctors. i have a scalp seborrheic keratosis that is focally pigmented and inflamed. it has epidermal hyperplasia with pigmented keratinocytes broad rete ridges monomorphous basaloid cells and cornified pseudocysts. are these signs of melanoma?

Accepted Answer

: Melanoma and seborrheic keratoses are not related to each other at all, except that both involve the skin. You have asked repeated anxiety driven questions indicating you are obsessed with melanoma, apparently without reason. These biopsy details probably are consistent with keratosis. If you remain concerned, discuss with your dermatologist. No more questions about it on HealthTap, please.

Question 6

is seborrheic keratosis a malignant skin cancer tumor?

Accepted Answer

No: No.
Often sk's appear/increase as people age.

Question 7

is a seborrheic keratosis is a malignant skin cancer tumor or benign?

Accepted Answer

Benign: Sk's are easily confused for skin cancers due to their large size, irregular shape, and being multicolored. A trained dermatologist can easily spot the difference but very confusing for patients and other doctors. People can have hundreds or even thousands of sk's on their body and they are all benign. But having these cover the body may make it difficult to monitor for skin cancers.

Question 8

can you get a seborrheic keratosis near your heel?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hoping it's not actually an acral-lentiginous melanoma, which is common at this site. Best wishes.

Question 9

what is seborrheic keratosis?

Accepted Answer

Non-cancerous growth: Seborrheic keratosis is a noncancerous (benign) wart-like growth on the surface of the skin. It is common after age 40 and is of unknown cause, but it may run in families. It often is found on the face, neck, chest and back, and may become irritated or unsightly. It can be removed surgically or by freezing.  If there is any question as to the diagnosis, a biopsy can be done.

Question 10

what exactly is seborrheic keratosis?

Accepted Answer

Benign growths: Seborrheic keratoses are waxy, wart-like lesions that grow on the skin of folks in their 50s and above. They rarely can become malignant. If they are in a troublesome area, they can be removed quite easily.

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Is seborrheic keratosis that is focally pigmented and inflamed more like a regular seborrheic keratosis or does it possess features more consistent with melanoma? pigmented keratinocytes monomorphous basaloid cells?

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How is a seborrheic keratosis that is focally pigmented & inflamed treated & is it different from a regular seborrheic keratosis? this particular one has monomorphous basaloid cells & cornified pseudocysts & unusual nevus. is it treated as melanoma??

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I had a biopsy & received a dx with several notes attached. dx seborrheic keratosis but focally pigmented and inflamed. notes included epidermal hyperplasia with pigmented keratinocytes broad rete ridges monomorphous basaloid cells. is this melanoma?

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Good evening doctors. could a seborrheic keratosis on the scalp that is focally pigmented and inflamed with monomorphous basaloid cells and epidermal hyperplasia with pigmented keratinocytes possibly turn into a melanoma?

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Hi doctors. i have a scalp seborrheic keratosis that is focally pigmented and inflamed. it has epidermal hyperplasia with pigmented keratinocytes broad rete ridges monomorphous basaloid cells and cornified pseudocysts. are these signs of melanoma?

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Is seborrheic keratosis a malignant skin cancer tumor?

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Is a seborrheic keratosis is a malignant skin cancer tumor or benign?

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