Actinic keratosis
Definition:
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common cutaneous lesion associated with chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. AK presents scaly, erythematous papule or plaque and is considered the earliest clinically recognizable manifestation of squamous cell carcinoma.
References:
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[1]. D J Atherton, et al. Familial keratoses of actinic distribution associated with internal malignancy and cellular hypersensitivity to UVA. Br J Dermatol. 1989 May;120(5):671-81. [Content Brief]
[2]. J A Siegel, et al. Current perspective on actinic keratosis: a review. Br J Dermatol. 2017 Aug;177(2):350-358. [Content Brief]
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