A nurse is caring for a client with a filiform wart. The nurse understands that filiform warts are nonmalignant. Which of the following is another type of nonmalignant tumor of the skin of which the nurse should be aware?
A) Angioma
B) Varicose veins
C) Ganglion
D) Ecchymosis
A
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Angioma, also called a birthmark, is a nonmalignant vascular skin tumor that involves the underlying tissues and blood vessels. Other nonmalignant tumors of the skin include warts, keloids, cysts, and nevi. Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma are malignant tumors of the skin. Varicose veins and ecchymosis (bruising) are under the skin. A ganglion is also under the skin and a bundle of nerve fibers.
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