A Case of Atypical Fibroxanthoma.
- Author:
Byung Cheol JUNG
1
;
Min Jung WOO
;
Sang Won KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. jbcdem@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Atypical fibroxanthoma;
Popliteal area
- MeSH:
Adult;
Dermis;
Female;
Giant Cells;
Humans;
Leg;
Middle Aged
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2001;39(9):1054-1056
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Atypical fibroxanthoma(AFX) is a pleomorphic spindle cell neoplasm of the dermis, which is a clinically benign reactive lesion despite apparently malignant histologic features. We describe a 38-year-old woman with AFX developed on the right popliteal area. The lesion was superficially located and composed of densely cellular, pleomorphic spindle cells and several bizarre multinucleated giant cells. It is uncommon that AFX developes on the lower leg in the middle age.
