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Transformation of Seborrheic Keratosis into Bowen's Disease
Author(s) -
BLOCHI PETER H.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1600-0560
pISSN - 0303-6987
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0560.1978.tb00966.x
Subject(s) - seborrheic keratosis , keratosis , biopsy , dermatology , malignant transformation , bowen's disease , medicine , pathology , basal cell
This case proves the possibility of a malignant transformation of seborrheic keratosis. This evidence is furnished by a biopsy specimen that shows not only a topical relationship between seborrheic keratosis and Bowen's disease, but also the progressive transition. An evident biopsy has to be made prior to clinical suspicion of malignant degeneration, that means prior to the destruction of the transitional zone by the tumor.