title: Benign cutaneous neoplasms.
abstract: Benign tumors are sometimes mistaken for neoplasms, so this article describes common benign skin lesions that usually require no treatment other than reassurance. If treatment is requested, modalities available are discussed with associated side-effects.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy