| Literature DB >> 14987270 |
V N Sehgal1, K Sardana, S Khandpur, S Sharma, S Majumdar, A K Aggarwal.
Abstract
An unusual giant combined dermatofibroma is reported in a 34-year-old man who presented with skin-coloured swellings on the medial aspect of the left scapula. The plaque was well defined, reddish-brown and 25-30 cm in diameter. It was also tender and indurated. Several similar smaller lesions (satellites) were present around the plaque. Light microscopy of an incisional biopsy from the main lesion showed architectural features of a deep penetrating type of dermatofibroma, with xanthomatous aggregates, myxoid changes and probable myofibroblastic differentiation. Our case represents an extraordinary example of giant combined dermatofibroma with satellitosis. Despite its benign nature, a wide excision is contemplated because of its unsightly appearance and physical discomfort.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 14987270 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2004.01457.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Exp Dermatol ISSN: 0307-6938 Impact factor: 3.470