COMMON MINOR SURGICAL CONDITION
Skin Tumor
Any abnormal growth on or beneath the skin — including benign moles, skin tags, sebaceous cysts, and in some cases skin cancers — requiring evaluation and often simple surgical removal.
ABOUT THIS CONDITION
What is Skin Tumor
A skin tumor is any abnormal growth that develops on the skin or in the tissue just beneath it. The majority are benign — such as moles, skin tags, sebaceous cysts, lipomas, dermatofibromas, and seborrhoeic keratoses. However, some growths can be malignant, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Warning features include rapid growth, irregular borders, colour changes, bleeding, or non-healing sores. Minor skin tumours are typically removed under local anaesthesia in a day-care procedure, followed by histopathology to confirm their nature. Dr. Abhishek Katha performs skin tumour excision with careful attention to cosmetic outcomes at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
SIGNS TO WATCH
Common Symptoms
Symptoms that need attention
WHY IT HAPPENS
Causes & Risk Factors
- Chronic sun exposure and ultraviolet radiation
- Fair skin, light hair, and light eye colour
- Family history of skin cancer or many moles
- Weakened immunity from medications or illness
- Previous radiation or chemical exposure
- Age above 50, with lifetime sun damage accumulating
CLINICAL DETAILS
KeyFacts
Benign, pre-malignant, or malignant on biopsy
Simple excision, wide excision, or flap reconstruction
Cosmetic closure along skin tension lines
Walk out same day; stitches removed in 7–10 days
Complete cure for most benign and early malignant lesions
Available at Lux Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad
HOW WE TREAT IT
Treatment Approach
Day-care Skin Tumour Excision
Dr. Abhishek performs skin tumour removal as a quick day-care procedure under local anaesthesia for most cases. Careful closure along natural skin lines ensures minimal scarring and excellent cosmetic outcomes.
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Consultation & Assessment
Dermatoscopic examination of the growth; imaging is reserved for deeper or suspicious lesions.
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Treatment Planning
Decision on excision margin, anaesthesia type, and closure technique based on size and location.
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Surgical Procedure
Simple excision under local anaesthesia for most; wider excision under general anaesthesia for larger or malignant lesions.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Wound care instructions, suture removal at 7–10 days, and histopathology review to confirm diagnosis.
AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
Treatment Options
Excision Biopsy / Wide Local Excision
Removal of skin tumours with a margin of healthy tissue to ensure complete clearance and reduce recurrence risk.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Precise technique removing skin cancer layer by layer while preserving healthy tissue, ensuring high cure rates.
Skin Graft / Local Flap Reconstruction
Reconstructive procedures to cover defects after tumour removal using nearby tissue or grafts for optimal healing and appearance.
Curettage and Electrodessication
Procedure scraping abnormal tissue and using electric current to destroy remaining cells, commonly used for superficial lesions.
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Technique to detect early spread of melanoma by examining key lymph nodes, guiding further treatment decisions.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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