Giant Dermatofibroma: A Rare Presentation as a Large Scaly Plaque

A rare form of dermatofibroma (DF) is described in the literature as giant dermatofibroma. Due to the rarity and distinct presentation that can be confused with more sinister skin tumours, these can cause diagnostic uncertainty and require clinicopathologic correlation. Familiarity with this rare pr...

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Published inCase reports in dermatological medicine Vol. 2022; pp. 1 - 3
Main Authors Iqbal, T., Mudaliar, V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Hindawi 2022
Hindawi Limited
Wiley
Subjects
Asymptomatic
Biopsy
Case Report
Case reports
Dermatology
Histopathology
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Summary:A rare form of dermatofibroma (DF) is described in the literature as giant dermatofibroma. Due to the rarity and distinct presentation that can be confused with more sinister skin tumours, these can cause diagnostic uncertainty and require clinicopathologic correlation. Familiarity with this rare presentation of an otherwise common entity is required to prevent unnecessary clinical doubt and excessive interventions. We report a case of giant dermatofibroma on the leg of a 29-year-old healthy male that presented with a 7 cm, nonulcerated pink, brown plaque, adding to the limited literature of less than 30 known cases.
Bibliography:Academic Editor: Sergio A. Cuevas Covarrubias
ISSN:2090-6463
2090-6471
DOI:10.1155/2022/2542404