Dermatology · UKMLA & AKT
Actinic keratosis
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise actinic keratosis — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- Actinic keratosis (AK) = focal keratinocyte dysplasia confined above the basement membrane, caused by cumulative UV-induced DNA damage. Basement membrane intact - not yet invasive SCC.
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