Dermatology | Skin Tumors

20/12/2025 33 min Episodio 81
Dermatology | Skin Tumors

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Episode Synopsis

🍐 In this episode of PodBites, Hayat Abourakabe and Nayaz Sunbuli break down skin tumors from start to finish — showing how to distinguish benign, premalignant, and malignant lesions using clinical appearance, behavior, and key histologic clues.
🎙️ Tune in to explore:


How to approach any skin lesion: benign vs malignant behavior


Benign tumors: seborrheic keratosis, acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, dermatofibroma, epidermoid cysts, pyogenic granuloma


Premalignant lesions: actinic keratosis and its link to SCC


Malignant tumors: squamous cell carcinoma vs basal cell carcinoma


Classic exam clues: stuck-on lesions, dimple sign, pearly papules, keratin pearls


High-yield histology and risk factors you’re expected to recognize


🌟 A structured, exam-ready guide to turning skin tumors into patterns instead of panic.