New histopathological classification of actinic keratosis (incipient intraepidermal squamous cell carcinoma)

Cockerell, C.J.; Wharton, J.R.

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 4(4): 462-467

2005


ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616
PMID: 16004019
Document Number: 9429
Actinic keratoses are common, sun-induced lesions that have historically been regarded as "premalignant." Evidence supports their inclusion along a continuum with squamous cell carcinoma. We propose a classification analogous to that used for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

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New histopathological classification of actinic keratosis (incipient intraepidermal squamous cell carcinoma)