Large cell acanthoma
Synopsis

The etiology is unknown but thought to be related to extensive ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Analysis of clinical, histologic, and immunohistochemical properties suggests that the large cell acanthoma represents a reaction pattern evolving from a solar lentigo.
Codes
D23.9 – Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
733894009 – Large cell acanthoma
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Last Updated:11/15/2020