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- Title
Multiple Dermatofibromas: Dermoscopic Patterns.
- Authors
Farache Camara, Marianne; Moura Rossiter Pinheiro, Patrícia; Dantas Jales, Regina; Bezerra Da Trindade Neto, Pedro; Bastos Costa, Juliana; Lygia Lobo Rocha De Sousa, Virna
- Abstract
Dermatofibromas are benign skin lesions that consist of pigmented papules or nodules. They produce the dimple sign when laterally squeezed and are usually found on the legs. These clinical features lead to the diagnosis in most cases. However, the differential diagnosis with other lesions, such as atypical nevi and melanoma can be difficult, and the dermoscopy may help the diagnosis. There are several dermoscopic patterns associated with dermatofibromas, the most common being a central white scar like patch with delicate pigment network at the periphery. This article describes the case of a patient who had eleven clinically similar dermatofibromas, with four distinct patterns when submitted to dermoscopic examination.
- Subjects
DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis; SKIN diseases; CONNECTIVE tissue tumors; DIAGNOSIS; TUMOR treatment
- Publication
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2013, Vol 58, Issue 3, p315
- ISSN
0019-5154
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.4103/0019-5154.110862