Finger like growth and multiple nodules over right upper back

View AnswerDiagnosis Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans Histopathology of the nodule revealed typical storiform proliferation of monotonous, slender spindle cells with dark nuclei in the dermis and infiltration of the subcutaneous fat in a "honeycomb" pattern. [2] Common sites of involvement...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2010-09, Vol.76 (5), p.589-590
Main Authors: Kudur, Mohan H, Nayak, Sudhir, Pai, Sathish B, Sripathi, H, Prabhu, Smitha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Back - pathology
Biopsy
Care and treatment
Case studies
Dermatofibroma
Dermatofibrosarcoma - pathology
Diagnosis
Excision (Surgery)
Health aspects
Humans
Male
Medical diagnosis
Risk factors
Severity of Illness Index
Skin
Skin - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:View AnswerDiagnosis Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans Histopathology of the nodule revealed typical storiform proliferation of monotonous, slender spindle cells with dark nuclei in the dermis and infiltration of the subcutaneous fat in a "honeycomb" pattern. [2] Common sites of involvement are trunk and proximal extremities, but the occurrence at sites of previous trauma (including sites of vaccination, scars, and the site of an arteriovenous fistula) has been documented.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0378-6323.69091