Sebaceous adenoma


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Sebaceous adenoma
Sebaceous adenoma
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A sebaceous adenoma is a small, yellow bump containing oil-producing glands. The adenoma is usually found on the face. Such bumps are harmless, but they may be treated if they are cosmetically unappealing. However, sebaceous adenomas may be a sign of more serious internal diseases.



Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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