Histopathological aneurysmal variant of dermatofibroma-A rare entity known for malignant appearance and recurrence

Dermatofibroma is one of the most common dermal dermatologic tumors. In its classic variant, a dermatofibroma is easily recognized by dermatologists; however, studies have identified numerous variants of the dermatofibroma that do not present with a classic clinical picture. Aneurysmal fibrous histi...

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Main Authors: Dhanraj V Gitte (Author), Smita S Ghate (Author), Rachita S Dhurat (Author), Suraj U Pai (Author)
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Dermatofibroma is one of the most common dermal dermatologic tumors. In its classic variant, a dermatofibroma is easily recognized by dermatologists; however, studies have identified numerous variants of the dermatofibroma that do not present with a classic clinical picture. Aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma, one of these variants, is not easily recognized because of its rarity and potentially malignant appearance. Microscopically, aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma displays some similarities to a classic dermatofibroma along with distinguishing characteristics, such as blood-filled pseudovascular spaces. Aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma is a benign lesion with a risk for recurrence if not adequately excised. In this case, we present this rare histological variant of dermatofibroma that stimulates clinically other malignant lesions.
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10.4103/ijdpdd.ijdpdd_82_21