Benign Eyelid Lesions

Question 1

Epidermal skin tumors that are commonly present in adult and elderly patients.

Answer 1

Seborrheic keratosis

Question 2

True or False: Seborrheic keratosis are malignant skin lesions that requires treatment.

Answer 2

False; They are benign skin lesions and often do not require treatment.

Question 3

Immature epidermal keratinocytes that slowly proliferate leading to macules, papules, and plaques known as __________.

Answer 3

Seborrheic keratosis

Question 4

risk factors of Seborrheic keratosis:

Answer 4

-Higher in UV-exposed skin
-Increases with age

Question 5

Which of the following are the management/treatment of Seborrheic keratosis:

a. Surgical excision (treatment of choice)
b. Cryotherapy
c. Photodynamic Therapy
d. Electrodessication
e. Moisturizer
f. Laser Therapy

Answer 5

a, b, e, and f

Question 6

patch of skin that is flat, white, flaky and scaly

Answer 6

Actinic Keratosis

Question 7

Risk factors of Actinic Keratosis:
SHLF

Answer 7

-Sun-damaged skin (From UVA and UVB sunlight)
-History of chronic sunlight exposure
-Lack of sunscreen use when outdoors
-Fairer skin types

Question 8

Risk of Malignant transformation (Actinic Keratosis)

Answer 8

-only 0.24% per year
-as high as 12-16% (Patient with multiple actinic keratosis)

Question 9

Treatment and Management of Actinic Keratosis:
CPTSL