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 |