Atypical fibroxanthoma of the skin.
Five cases of atypical fibroxanthoma of the skin are reported. This uncommon, benign skin lesion has a bizarre histological appearance, which may frequently be misdiagnosed as milignant by the unwary. It is, however, eminently recognisable and an awareness of the condition may prevent unnecessary radical surgery.
D000368:Aged; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*