What name is given to a benign proliferation of basal cells that produces smooth or warty elevated lesions on the chest,back,and face that are tan or waxy,yellow,flesh-colored,or dark brown to black?
A) Basal keratosis
B) Seborrheic keratosis
C) Keratoacanthoma
D) Actinic keratosis

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Seborrheic keratosis is a benign proliferation of cutaneous basal cells that produces smooth or warty elevated lesions.The pathogenetic origin is unknown.Seborrheic keratosis usually occurs in older people as multiple lesions on the chest,back,and face.The color varies from tan to waxy,yellow,flesh-colored,or dark brown to black.No other option exhibits these characteristics.

What Name Is Given to a Benign Proliferation of Basal