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Lesion presenting with a "blue amber" pattern.

Authors :
Pagliarello C
Peccerillo F
Zucchi A
Tortorella RG
Ricci R
Stanganelli I
Feliciani C
Di Nuzzo S
Source :
World journal of clinical cases [World J Clin Cases] 2016 Oct 16; Vol. 4 (10), pp. 333-335.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) is a spindle cell neoplasm with low metastatic potential but high tendency to recur after surgery. Because of the rarity of this lesion and its aspecific clinical features, AFX could be easily misdiagnosed and undertreated by many clinicians who encounter them. Dermoscopy represents a valuable tool for easily assessing skin lesions, even though histological examination is required for final diagnosis. We report a case of a cheek lesion with dermoscopic "blue amber pattern", easily recognisable and not observed in others skin tumours, which could represent an additional feature useful in differentiating this tumour from other skin neoplasms.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: None of the authors has any conflict of interest to declare.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2307-8960
Volume :
4
Issue :
10
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
World journal of clinical cases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27803916
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v4.i10.333