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Dermatofibroma (Causes, Symptoms and Treatment), Synonym: fibrous histiocytoma Dermatofibromas are common and benign skin tumours but frequently cause concern upon discovery. ...
Very rarely, a skin tumour like a dermatofibroma or a soft tissue sarcoma can be mistaken for a keloid scar, or vice versa. In that case, a biopsy will need to be taken by a specialist.
Blue naevi found in the oral mucosa are rare but can have tendency to malignancy. [ 9 ] Differential diagnosis for blue naevus [ 10 , 11 , 12 ] Malignant melanoma . Dermat...
Less common causes Dermatofibroma (also called histiocytoma). Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) . Malignant melanoma .
Treatment is for cosmetic purposes only and may be by shave excision, laser ablation, electrodesiccation or cryotherapy. Dermatofibroma Dermatofibroma are considered to...
Excision may be required. Dermatofibromas Dermatofibromas are very common and have characteristic dimpling of overlying skin.
Distinguish from other similar raised benign tumours of the skin: Dermatofibromas tend to feel firm or hard on palpation, whereas compound naevi are softer. Seborrhoeic warts tend to ...
Syringomata. Dermatofibroma . Herpes virus infections . Warts . Investigations [ 1 ] These are not usually required and diagnosis is made on clinical grounds based...
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma . Dermatofibroma . Dermatological manifestations of gastrointestinal disease. Dermatological manifestations of haematological disease.
Suspicion is greater for lesions scoring three points or more but, if there are strong concerns, any one feature is sufficient to prompt urgent referral, as should: Any new solitary nodule or pl...
Seborrhoeic keratoses . Dermatofibromas . Freckles. Lentigines . Pigmented basal cell carcinoma . Non-melanotic lesions which can be mistaken for melanoma include angioma...