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Atrophic dermatofibroma accompanied by aneurysmatic characteristics
N Curcó1, X Pagerols, M García
1Department of Dermatology, Hospital Mútua de Terrasa, Terrassa, Spain.
Summary
A painful chest plaque evolved into a depressed lesion, diagnosed as anetoderma. Biopsy revealed an atrophic dermatofibroma with aneurysmatic features, highlighting rare skin condition progression.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Anetoderma is a rare skin condition characterized by localized loss of elastic tissue.
- Dermatofibromas are common benign skin tumors, typically presenting as firm papules or nodules.
Observation:
- A 40-year-old male presented with a painful, hemorrhagic plaque on his chest.
- This plaque appeared at the site of a long-standing nodular lesion.
- Over two months, the plaque transformed into a depressed lesion.
Findings:
- The lesion was diagnosed clinically as anetoderma.
- Excision and subsequent biopsy confirmed an atrophic dermatofibroma.
- The dermatofibroma exhibited aneurysmatic characteristics.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare presentation of anetoderma possibly arising from a pre-existing dermatofibroma.
- The aneurysmatic changes in the dermatofibroma may contribute to the hemorrhagic and atrophic features observed.
- Further research is needed to understand the relationship between dermatofibromas and anetoderma development.
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