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sebaceous epithelioma

(seh-BAY-shus EH-pih-THEE-lee-OH-muh)
A benign yellow or flesh-colored lesion originating from an oil gland in the skin. Sebaceous epitheliomas are typically found on the face or neck. They may be associated with Muir-Torre syndrome, which is a hereditary syndrome associated with the development of several types of cancer. Also called sebaceoma.
Two-panel photograph showing the forehead of an individual with three small, flesh-colored bumps on the surface of the skin (left panel) and a close-up of a single bump on the skin with hair surrounding it (right panel).Enlarge this image in new window
Sebaceous epitheliomas (or sebaceomas) are benign lesions originating from oil glands in the skin. They may be seen in individuals with Muir-Torre syndrome, a hereditary syndrome associated with the development of several types of cancer. They are commonly found on the face or neck.
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