Erythematous nodular lesion on the chest of an infant

An 11-month-old girl presented with an erythematous nodule on the chest, which had been growing for 8 months. The tumor was composed of uniform polygonal and spindle-shaped cells, forming nodules and fascicles. The diagnosis of neurothekeoma was based upon the histology and immunohistochemistry.

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2014-03, Vol.20 (3)
Main Authors: Grillo, E, Pérez, B, Paoli, John, Carrillo, Rosario, Jaén, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibodies, Monoclonal
Antibodies, Neoplasm
Antigens, Neoplasm - analysis
Erythema - etiology
Female
Humans
Infant
Neurothekeoma - chemistry
Neurothekeoma - diagnosis
Neurothekeoma - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - chemistry
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Thorax
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Summary:An 11-month-old girl presented with an erythematous nodule on the chest, which had been growing for 8 months. The tumor was composed of uniform polygonal and spindle-shaped cells, forming nodules and fascicles. The diagnosis of neurothekeoma was based upon the histology and immunohistochemistry.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D3203021758