Fibroepithelial "Polyp"
(CUTANEOUS TAG, SKIN TAG, ACROCHORDON) 

Focal or multifocal exophytic lesions composed of epidermis and dermis.

Gross Appearance: 
•Elevated, hyperpigmented, alopecia, papilliferous lesion often with narrow base

Histology:
•Core of the lesion consists of dermal tissue
•Covered by a hyperplastic epidermis
•Few if any adnexal structures associated with the epidermis

Prognosis:
Excellent


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Faculty: Michael H. Goldschmidt, BVMS & Patricia Mcmanus,VMD, PhD
Student: Kyle Goldschmidt
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