Benign Epithelial Tumors

What are Benign Epithelial Tumors?

Benign Epithelial Tumors are non-cancerous tumors arising from the epithelium. Examples of Benign Epithelial Tumors include: Acanthosis nigricansFollicular inclusion cyst (Wen)
Melanoma

What is Melanoma?

Melanoma is a tumor or a mass on the skin that occurs as a result of an increase or change in the proliferation of the melanocytes. What is the Pathology of Melanoma? The pathology of melanoma is the scientific study…
Dysplastic Nevus

What is Dysplastic Nevus?

Dysplastic Nevus is a form of atypical nevi that is larger and has an irregular shape than the other moles. What is the Pathology of Dysplastic Nevus? The pathology of halo nevi is the study of the lesion of the…
Halo Nevus

What is Halo Nevus?

Halo nevus is a skin lesion or papule surrounded by a white ring aka sutton’s nevus. What is the Pathology of Halo Nevus? The pathology of halo nevus is: -Etiology: The cause of halo nevus is not clearly stated but…
Spitz Nevus

What is Spitz Nevus?

Spitz nevus is a skin lesion that mostly affects children and the young generation. What is the Pathology of Spitz Nevus? The pathology of the study of skin disease with the aim to identify the cause of the pathology and…
Blue Nevus

What is Blue Nevus?

Blue nevus is a type of mole that is blue and can be congenital or acquired. What is the Pathology of Blue Nevus? The pathology of blue nevus is the study of the pathology and the histology of the proliferation…
Congenital Nevus

What is Congenital Nevus?

Congenital Nevus is a benign neoplasm of the melanocytes which one is born with aka birthmark What is the Pathology of Congenital Nevus? The pathology of congenital nevus is: the study of the diseases of the melanocyte that are not…
Melanocytic Nevi

What are Melanocytic Nevi?

Melanocytic nevi are the cancer of the melanocytes either congenital or acquired. Examples of melanocytic nevi include: Congenital nevus Blue nevusSpitz nevusHalo nevusDysplastic nevus
Lentigo

What is Lentigo?

Lentigo is a small sharply circumscribed pigmented macule surrounded by normal appearing skin. What is the Pathology of Lentigo? The pathology of lentigo is:  -Etiology: The cause of lentigo is dependent on the cause it can be solar lentigo, radiation…

What are Freckles?

Freckles are also known as ephelis this are groups of pigmented cells found on the skin.  What is the Pathology of Freckles? The pathology of freckles is: -Etiology: The cause of ephelis exposure to the sun. -Genes involved: MC1R gene.…