Neoplastic dyskeratosis – Dermatology MCQ

Neoplastic dyskeratosis is seen in?
A. Darier’s disease
B. Warty dyskeratoma
C. Familial benign pemphigus
D. Actinic keratosis

Correct answer : D. Actinic keratosis

Dyskeratosis is premature keratinisation of individual keratinocytes.
It can be benign or malignant.
Benign dyskeratosis is seen in Darier’s disease, Warty dyskeratoma and Familial benign pemphigus.
Neoplastic dyskeratosis is seen in Bowen’s disease, Squamous cell carcinoma and Actinic keratosis.