Actinic keratosis

ICD-10 Code L57.0

Actinic keratosis

Definition

A precancerous lesion of the skin composed of atypical keratinocytes. It is characterized by the presence of thick, scaly patches of skin. Several histologic variants have been described, including atrophic, acantholytic, and hyperkeratotic variants.

Also known as actinic (solar) keratosis, actinic keratosis, actinic keratosis (disease), solar keratosis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

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

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Aminolevulinic Acid may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Imiquimod may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)