Sebaceous adenoma

Sebaceous adenoma

Definition

A benign, well circumscribed neoplasm arising from the sebaceous glands. It usually presents as a small yellowish tumor in the sun exposed skin of head and neck. It is characterized by the presence of sebaceous cells aggregates with a peripheral rim of basaloid cells.

Also known as adenoma of sebaceous gland, adenoma of the sebaceous gland, adenoma, sebaceous, benign, sebaceous adenoma (morphologic abnormality), sebaceous gland adenoma, skin appendage sebaceous adenoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Exocrine system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Sebaceous glands Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0