Among axillary benign neoplasms, which statement is true?

Among axillary benign neoplasms, which statement is true?

• A. Seborrheic keratosis requires regular medical therapy
• B. Lipoma requires chemotherapy
• C. Seborrheic keratosis does not require treatment; cosmetic management available (cryotherapy, curettage, laser)
• D. Lipoma must be surgically removed for cure

Answer: (C)

Seborrheic keratosis and lipomas in the axilla are both benign, and management is usually not about curing a disease but about appearance or symptoms. Seborrheic keratosis is typically asymptomatic and does not require medical therapy; if a patient desires removal for cosmetic reasons or if there’s irritation, light destructive options such as cryotherapy, curettage, or laser can be used. Lipomas, similarly, are benign fatty tumors that don’t need treatment unless they bother the patient or for cosmetic reasons; when removal is chosen, it’s usually surgical excision (or sometimes liposuction), not chemotherapy. Therefore, the statement that seborrheic keratosis does not require treatment and cosmetic management is available is true.

Seborrheic keratosis and lipomas in the axilla are both benign, and management is usually not about curing a disease but about appearance or symptoms. Seborrheic keratosis is typically asymptomatic and does not require medical therapy; if a patient desires removal for cosmetic reasons or if there’s irritation, light destructive options such as cryotherapy, curettage, or laser can be used. Lipomas, similarly, are benign fatty tumors that don’t need treatment unless they bother the patient or for cosmetic reasons; when removal is chosen, it’s usually surgical excision (or sometimes liposuction), not chemotherapy. Therefore, the statement that seborrheic keratosis does not require treatment and cosmetic management is available is true.