pathology
Last reviewed 01/2018
Seborrhoeic keratosis has a number of common pathological features:
- thickened epidermis - acanthosis:
- proliferation of immature keratinocytes
- predominant overgrowth between basal and keratinizing layers
- dermal papillae elongated
There are a number of pathological features unique to certain types of seborrhoeic keratosis - see main menu.