Oral benign fibrous histiocytoma in a pediatric patient: case report

Benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is a common mesenchymal lesion on the skin where it is better known as dermatofibroma. It mainly affects areas of the integument exposed to the sun. It can occur in the mucous membranes, being quite unusual in the oral cavity. This article presents a rare case of benign oral fibrous histiocytoma in childhood. An eleven-year-old male patient sought the stomatology clinic of the dentistry course at a reference university in northeastern Brazil, complaining of an asymptomatic increase in volume on the cheek, with an evolution of approximately two years. On intraoral examination, a lesion in the cheek mucosa was observed, measuring approximately 4 cm. The lesion had a nodular, circumscribed, reddish appearance, showing ulcerated areas covered by a yellowish pseudomembrane on its surface. The clinical diagnostic hypothesis was pleomorphic adenoma. Excisional biopsy was performed and, after morphological and immunohistochemical evaluation, the diagnosis of BFH was reached. Although it is a lesion with an excellent prognosis, BFH must be carefully analyzed for the differential diagnosis with malignant neoplasms that may have a mild appearance, such as fibrosarcoma or dermatofibrosarcoma. In addition, other benign lesions such as desmoplastic fibroblastoma, myofibroma, myopericytoma and nodular fasciitis may, in some histological sections, mimic the microscopic appearance of benign fibrous histiocytoma. In this reported case, immunohistochemical evaluation was essential to conclude the diagnosis of BFH(AU)

Transformación nodular angiomatoide esclerosante del bazo: reporte de caso / Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation of the spleen: a case report

La transformación nodular angiomatoide esclerosante es una patología vascular benigna del bazo, desarrollada a partir de la pulpa roja, de etiología desconocida. Se postula que puede estar relacionada con la enfermedad por inmunoglobulina 4 y la infección por el virus de Epstein-Barr. La mayoría de los casos son asintomáticos, constituyendo hallazgos incidentales en estudios por imágenes. Presentamos el caso de un paciente masculino de 41 años con antecedentes de tiroidectomía por carcinoma papilar que consulta por fiebre. Recibió tratamiento sintomático y se realizó tomografía computarizada de abdomen por síntomas abdominales inespecíficos. La tomografía evidenció una imagen de aspecto sólido, con tenue realce periférico con el contraste que mide 62 por 52 por 51 milímetros en el polo inferior del bazo. Se realizó esplenectomía que midió 14 por 11 por 4 centímetros y pesó 284 gramos. Se identificó una formación nodular sólida, bien delimitada, con área central de aspecto fibroso, con tractos blanquecinos que delimitan áreas violáceas. La microscopía presentó nódulos coalescentes redondeados de aspecto angiomatoide, con proliferación vascular revestida por células endoteliales sin atipia, entremezclados con células ahusadas, infiltrado de linfocitos y macrófagos. El estroma entre los nódulos mostró proliferación miofibroblástica con linfocitos, plasmocitos y siderófagos. Inmunohistoquímica tuvo marcación positiva en los vasos para CD34 y CD31, sectores positivos para CD8 y negativos para CD34. Una célula positiva para inmunoglobulina 4 (IgG4) por campo de gran aumento. El estudio para Epstein-Barr por reacción en cadena de la polimerasa fue negativo. Para el diagnóstico los estudios de imagen son inespecíficos, por lo que la confirmación diagnóstica la da el estudio histopatológico. La esplenectomía es curativa sin casos reportados hasta la actualidad de transformación maligna o recidiva. No se conocen factores de riesgo y no se han comprobado factores desencadenantes, excepto la asociación de casos con IgG4 y virus de Ebstein-Barr. Por ser una entidad patológica recientemente descrita es necesario recopilar series grandes y revisar nuestros archivos, reevaluando algunos de sus diagnósticos diferenciales para lograr una mejor comprensión de la misma.

Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation is a benign vascular pathology of the spleen, developed from the red pulp, of unknown etiology; it is postulated that it may be related to IgG4 disease and Epstein-Barr virus infection. Most cases are asymptomatic, constituting incidental findings in imaging studies. We present a 41-year-old male patient with a history of thyroidectomy for papillary carcinoma who consulted for fever, received symptomatic treatment and performed a computed tomography of the abdomen for nonspecific abdominal symptoms, the same evidence in the lower pole of the spleen a solid-looking image with faint Peripheral enhancement with contrast, measures 62x 52x51 mm. A splenectomy measuring 14x 11x4 cm and weighing 284 grams was performed, identifying a solid, well-defined nodular formation, with a central fibrous-looking area, with whitish tracts that delimited purplish areas. Microscopy: rounded angiomatoid-like coalescing nodules, with vascular proliferation lined by endothelial cells without atypia, interspersed with spindle cells, infiltrated by lymphocytes and macrophages. The stroma between the nodules shows myofibroblastic proliferation with lymphocytes, plasma cells, and siderophages. Immunohistochemistry: positive labeling in vessels for CD34 and CD31, positive sectors for CD8 and negative for CD34. One IgG4 positive cell per high power field. The study for Epstein-Barr by Polymesara Chain Reaction was negative. For the diagnosis, the imaging studies are nonspecific, so the diagnostic confirmation is given by the histopathological study. Splenectomy is curative with no reported cases of malignant transformation or recurrence to date. There are no known risk factors and no triggering factors have been proven, except the association of cases with IgG4 and Ebstein-Barr virus. As it is a recently described pathological entity, it is necessary to collect large series and review our files, reevaluating some of its differential diagnoses to achieve a better understanding of it

Immunohistochemical analysis of S100-positive epidermal Langerhans cells in dermatofibrom

Abstract Dermatofibroma is a dermal fibrohistiocytic neoplasm. The Langerhans cells are the immunocompetent cells of the epidermis, and they represent the first defense barrier of the immune system towards the environment. The objective was to immunohistologically compare the densities of S100-positive Langerhans cells in the healthy peritumoral epidermis against those in the epidermis overlying dermatofibroma (20 cases), using antibodies against the S100 molecule (the immunophenotypic hallmark of Langerhans cells). The control group (normal, healthy skin) included ten healthy age and sex-matched individuals who underwent skin biopsies for benign skin lesions. A significantly high density of Langerhans cells was observed both in the epidermis of the healthy skin (6.00 ± 0.29) and the peritumoral epidermis (6.44 ± 0.41) vs. those in the epidermis overlying the tumor (1.44 ± 0.33, p < 0.05). The quantitative deficit of Langerhans cells in the epidermis overlying dermatofibroma may be a possible factor in its development.

Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma: an uncommon cutaneous tumor

Abstract Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma is a rare, benign vascular proliferation of unknown etiology. It occurs mainly in middle-aged women and usually affects the acral regions; the lesions appear as discrete, grouped, and asymptomatic violaceous papules. Histopathology shows proliferation and dilated small vessels in the papillary dermis, fibrous stroma with thickened collagen bundles, and multinucleated giant cells. To date, there are approximately 140 cases described in the indexed literature. This report presents the case of a 62-year-old woman with a typical clinical condition, who chose not undergo treatment, considering the benign character of her illness. The clinical and immunohistological aspects of this unusual dermatological entity are emphasized.

Fibriohistiocitoma en fosa infratemporal derecha. Reporte de un caso / Right infratemporal fossa Fibriohistiocytoma. Case Report

RESUMEN Fundamento: El fibriohistiocitoma benigno es infrecuente que se presente en la adolescencia y menos con la ubicación topográfica inusual en fosa infratemporal derecha. Objetivo: Ilustrar la presentación de un fibriohistiocitoma benigno en fosa infratemporal derecha en un paciente masculino de 17 años de edad. Presentación de caso: Se reportó un caso en un paciente masculino de 17 años de edad, con un fibriohistiocitoma que tiene un comportamiento biológico benigno y se localiza en fosa infratemporal derecha; bajo el músculo temporal, en el servicio de Cirugía Maxilofacial de Sancti Spíritus. Conclusiones: El fibrohistiocitoma puede aparecer en cualquier parte del cuerpo es poco frecuente en cabeza y cuello, menos aún en fosa infratemporal, como se reportó en este caso.

ABSTRACT Background: Benign fibriohistiocytoma is uncommon to occur in adolescence and less with the unusual topographic location in the right infratemporal fossa. Objective: To illustrate the presentation of a benign fibriohistiocytoma in the right infratemporal fossa in a 17-year-old male patient. Case presentation: A case was reported in a 17-year-old male patient, with a fibriohistiocytoma that has a benign biological behavior and is located in the right infratemporal fossa; under the temporal muscle, in the Maxillofacial Surgery service of Sancti Spíritus. Conclusions: Fibrohistiocytoma can appear in any part of the body, it is rare in the head and neck, even less in the infratemporal fossa, as reported in this case.

Scanning electron microscopy of dermatofibroma

Abstract: Dermatofibroma is a proliferation of spindle cells located in the dermis. We used scanning electron microscopy to examine two histologically confirmed lesions and observed preserved collagen bundles in the perilesional area. In the lesional area, the collagen was denser, without formation of bundles. Higher magnification showed collagen with mesh-like appearance similar to stretched tufts of cotton. Very high magnification evidenced the tufts of cotton and spindle cells measuring 2 to 12 microns.

Case for diagnosis. Atypical fibroxanthoma

Abstract Atypical fibroxanthoma is a rare superficial fibrohistiocytic tumor. Clinically, it presents itself as a painless, solitary, ulcerated, and slow-growing nodule found mainly on sun-exposed areas - especially of the head and neck - of elderly individuals. The diagnosis is based on histopathological and immunohistochemical features. Immunohistochemical staining plays a critical role for the exclusion of differential diagnoses. Since atypical fibroxanthoma has an indolent clinical course, surgical excision is adequate for treatment. We present a case of atypical fibroxanthoma on the ear of a patient.

Dermatomiofibroma lineal: reporte de un caso / Linear dermatomyofibroma: report of a case

El dermatomiofibroma es un tumor benigno infre-cuente de origen mesenquimático. Generalmente, se presenta como un tumor rosado nodular, espe-cialmente en mujeres en la década de los 30, en hombros y axila. Clínica e histológicamente puede simular otros tu-mores mesenquimáticos como el dermatofibroma , leiomioma y el dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Se presenta caso de dermatomiofibroma lineal, para describir sus características clínicas e histo-lógicas, necesarias para su correcto diagnóstico y enfrentamiento terapéutico.

Dermatomyofibroma is an uncommon mesen-chymal benign tumor. It usually presents in wo-men at their thirties, as a pink nodular tumor on the shoulder and axilla. Clinically and histologically it may mimic other mesenchymal tumors such as dermatofibroma, leiomyoma and dermatofibrosarcoma protube-rans. We present the case of a linear dermatomyofi-broma and describe its clinical and histological characteristics, which may help the clinician in the correct diagnosis and therapeutic approach of this rare but benign tumor.

Case for diagnosis. Multinucleated cell angiohistiocytoma

Abstract: Multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma is a rare idiopathic benign fibrohistiocytic and vascular proliferation usually presenting as multiple asymptomatic papules, red to violaceous in colour, primarily located on the extremities of middle-aged females. This entity is probably underdiagnosed due to the lack of recognition by clinicians and pathologists. We describe a patient with a multinucleate cell angiohistiocytoma of the face, a less frequent localization, in order to increase awareness of this entity and elucidate its clinical, histopathological, and immunohistochemistry features.

Patrón dermatoscópico en arcoiris (irisado) en dermatofibroma hemosiderótico: reporte de un caso / Dermoscopic pattern in rainbow (iridescent) in hemosiderotic dermatofibroma: a case report

El patrón en arcoiris ha sido un tema controvertido, dado que en un principio se planteó como un patrón dermatoscópico específico asociado al diagnóstico de Sarcoma de Kaposi. Sin embargo, esta asociación ha sido cuestionada por diversos reportes que han evidenciado la presencia de este patrón dermatoscópico en otro tipo de lesiones, tales como, otros tumores vaculares, cicatriz hipertrófica, angioqueratoma, dermatitis por estasis, pseudo-Kaposi (acroangiodermatitis), melanoma, liquen plano, dermatofibroma hemosiderótico, entre otros. Se ha propuesto que este efecto se genera por la absorción, difracción y difusión de la luz polarizada y su interferencia con diferentes componentes vasculares y fibrosos de la dermis más que por algún hallazgo histopatológico específico. Presentamos el primer caso con registro fotográfico de dermatofibroma hemosiderótico con presencia de un 'patrón irisado' en la dermatoscopía.

The dermoscopic 'rainbow pattern' has been a controversial issue; it was initially proposed as a specific dermatoscopic pattern associated with Kaposi's Sarcoma. However, this has been questioned by several reports that have shown the presence of this dermoscopic pattern in a wide variety of lesions such as other vascular tumors, hypertrophic scars, angiokeratoma, stasis dermatitis, pseudo-Kaposi acroandgiodermatitis), melanoma, lichen planus, and hemosiderotic dermatofibroma, among others. It has been proposed that this effect is generated by the absorption, diffraction and diffusion of polarized light and its interference with different vascular and fibrous components of the dermis, rather than being caused by a specific histopathologic finding. We present the first photographically recorded case of hemosiderotic dermatofibroma, characterized by the presence of a rainbow pattern in dermoscopy.

Hemangioma esclerosante mandibular em Paralichthys orbignyanus: relato de caso / Sclerosing hemangioma mandibular in Paralichthys orbignyanus: case report

Neste trabalho, descreveu-se o primeiro caso de hemangioma esclerosante registrado em um exemplar adulto do linguado Paralichthys orbignyanus. Produzido a partir de reprodução artificial, o peixe em questão tinha aproximadamente 10 anos de idade e fazia parte de um plantel de reprodutores. Ao ser retirado do tanque, notou-se a presença de lesão mandibular com escoriações e focos hemorrágicos. Amostras do tumor foram coletadas da mandíbula para análise histopatológica. Microscopicamente foi observada uma proliferação de numerosos vasos sanguíneos rodeados por um estroma conectivo denso. A etiologia dessa neoplasia é desconhecida, mas o fato de o exemplar ter permanecido por muitos anos em cativeiro pode ter contribuído para o surgimento desse tipo de lesão, devido aos choques mecânicos contra a parede do tanque que acontecem esporadicamente.(AU)

In this study, we described the first case of sclerosing haemangioma in an adult Brazilian flounder Paralichthys orbignyanus. Produced by artificial reproduction, the fish was approximately 10 years old and was maintained at a breeding stock. When removed from the tank, mandibular lesion with excoriations and hemorrhagic foci were noted. Tumor samples were collected from the mandible for histopathological analysis. Proliferation of numerous blood vessels surrounded by dense connective stroma was observed microscopically. The etiology of this neoplasia is unknown, but the fact that the specimen remained in captivity for many years, may have contributed to the appearance of this type of lesion, due to sporadic mechanical shocks to the tank wall.(AU)

Dermatomyofibroma

Abstract: We report a case of dermatomyofibroma that, to our knowledge, is the second case reported in Brazil. About 100 cases have been reported worldwide. Dermatomyofibroma represents a rare, benign mesenchymal neoplasm of fibroblastic/myofibroblastic differentiation, with prolonged evolution and little or no symptoms. It most commonly occurs in young women and male children. Dermatomyofibroma can be easily confused with other clinical entities, which could lead to unnecessary treatments. Therefore, it is important that dermatologists and pediatricians suspect and start to consider this hypothesis in their diagnostic exercises.

Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the tongue: a case report / Histiocitoma fibroso benigno em língua: relato de caso

The fibrous histiocytoma is a soft tissue neoplasm that affects the dermis and the subcutaneous tissue, rarely is found in the oral cavity and perioral regions, and is originated from the proliferation of fibroblasts and histiocytes. The objective of this paper is to report a case of Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma in a 30-year-old male patient, complaining of a painless nodule in the tongue for about six months. With diagnostic clinical hypotheses of Fibrous Hyperplasia, Neurofibroma, Traumatic Neuroma, Fibrous Histiocytoma, Granular Cell Tumor or Ectomesenchymal Chondromyxoid Tumor a excisional biopsy was performed. The histopathological examination revealed a non-encapsulated proliferation of spindle cells with some giant multinucleated cells in the periphery of the lesion. Immunohistochemical reactions were performed, staining only for vimentin in the spindle cells and for CD68 in the multinucleated giant cells. According to these characteristics, the final diagnosis was Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma. The correct diagnosis of spindle shaped cell neoplasia must be performed with the aid of histopathological analysis and immunohistochemistry, mainly because the morphological similarities with other benign and malignant lesions. (AU)

O Histiocitoma Fibroso é uma neoplasia de partes moles que acomete a derme e o tecido subcutâneo, raramente é encontrado na cavidade oral e regiões periorais, e tem origem a partir da proliferação de fibroblastos ou histiócitos. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar um caso de Histiocitoma Fibroso Benigno em um paciente masculino, 30 anos de idade, com um nódulo indolor, bem delimitado, com duração de cerca de seis meses, localizado no dorso anterior da língua. Com as hipóteses clínicas diagnósticas de Hiperplasia Fibrosa, Neurofibroma, Neuroma Traumático, Histiocitoma Fibroso, Tumor de Células Granulares e Tumor Condromixoide Ectomesenquimal uma biópsia foi realizada sob anestesia local e a lesão foi fixada em formol a 10% e enviada para análise histopatológica. O exame histopatológico revelou uma proliferação não-encapsulada de células fusiformes com algumas células gigantes multinucleadas na periferia da lesão. A marcação imunohistoquímica foi positiva para CD68 nas células gigantes multinucleadas e para vimentina nas células fusiformes. O diagnóstico final foi de Histiocitoma Fibroso Benigno. Para um diagnóstico correto, este deve ser feito correlacionando características clínicas, análise histopatológica e imunohistoquímica devido à similaridade microscópica do Histiocitoma Fibroso com outras lesões com aspecto fusocelular, assim como similaridade clínica com outras lesões benignas e malignas.(AU)

Dermatofibroma simulating seborrheic keratosis dermoscopically

Abstract: Dermatofibroma is a frequent benign tumor of easy clinical diagnosis in most cases, but that can mimic other dermatoses. Dermoscopy may help to define the diagnosis and its classical pattern is a central white area, similar to a scar, surrounded by a discrete pigment network. However, dermoscopic findings are not always typical. We describe here a case of dermatofibroma exhibiting ridges, furrows and pseudocomedos, a pattern which is typical of seborrheic keratosis, in dermoscopy.

Fibrohistiocitoma profundo benigno peritoneal en un niño de 14 meses de edad. Reporte del caso / Deep benign fibrous peritoneal histiocytoma in a 14 month-old child. Case report / Fibrohistiocitoma profundo benigno peritoneal numa criança de 14 meses de idade. Reporte do caso

El fibrohistiocitoma benigno es un tumor raro en niños y más frecuente en adultos, que afecta principalmente la piel de las extremidades; su tamaño es usualmente pequeño. Según datos de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, menos del 1 % de los fibrohistiocitomas benignos son profundos. No se ha informado previamente su presencia en el peritoneo de niños. Por su gran interés, presentamos el caso de un niño de 14 meses con fibrohistiocitoma benigno peritoneal irresecable.

Benign fibrous histiocytoma is very rare in children, and more frequent in adults. It is commonly found in the skin, especially in the limbs. Usually it is small. According to the World Health Organization, less than 1 % of benign fibrous histiocytomas are found in deep tissues. Peritoneal location of this kind of tumor has not been previously reported in children. Due to its great interest, we report the case of a 14 month-old male with a peritoneal benign fibrous histiocytoma. No resection of the lesion was feasible.

O fibrohistiocitoma benigno é raro em crianças e mais frequente em adultos. Afeta mais a pele das extremidades e seu tamanho é pequeno. Segundo dados da Organização Mundial da Saúde, menos de 1 % dos fibrohistiocitomas benignos são profundos. Não se informou previamente sua presença no peritônio de crianças. Por seu grande interesse, apresentamos o caso de uma criança de 14 meses com fibrohistiocitoma benigno peritoneal irressecável.

Fibroxantoma atípico en cabeza y cuello. Experiencia en 18 casos tratados con cirugía micrográfica de Mohs / Head and neck atypical fibroxanthoma. Experience in 18 cases treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery

El fibroxantoma atípico (FXA) es una neoplasia dérmica mesenquimática poco frecuente. Suele presentarse en hombres añosos con intenso fotodaño,como un nódulo solitario en cabeza y cuello (CyC). Considerado de malignidad intermedia,puede metastatizar. La cirugía micrográfica de Mohs (CMM) es considerada la mejor opción terapéutica, debido a su baja tasa de recidiva local. Objetivo. Describir características epidemiológicas, clínicas, terapéuticas y evolución de pacientes tratados por FXA-CyC con CMM.Diseño. Retrospectivo, descriptivo y observacional. Pacientes y métodos. Entre 1/1991 y 8/2013 se trataron 18 FXA-CyC. Predominó en varones:13/18 (72,2%). Edad media: 69,2 años (31-86); las mujeres fueron más jóvenes:53 vs. 75,9 años. Fototipo II: 14/18 (77,7%). Antecedentes otro cáncer de piel:11/18 (61,1%). Tamaño promedio: 15,6 mm (5-35). Localización más frecuente:cuero cabelludo (CC): 9 (50%), exclusivamente en hombres. Se empleó CMM en tejidos frescos (13) o en diferido (5).Resultados. Margen primera capa: 1,1 cm (0,5-2). Promedio capas: 1,58 (rango 1-5). Se conoce evolución de todos los pacientes; seguimiento promedio: 51,9 meses (9-153). Recidivas: 3, local-distancia: 1 (5,5%) fallecida, ganglionar: 1 (5,5%) vivo sin evidencia de enfermedad (SEE), ganglionar-distancia: 1 (5,5%) en plan de rescate terapéutico. Otro paciente falleció por enfermedad intercurrente (15 meses), SEE. Resto de la serie vivos, SEE. Conclusiones. FXA predominó en varones añosos, en sitios expuestos con fotodaño.Las mujeres fueron más jóvenes. Sitio más frecuente: CC (50%), exclusivamente en hombres. Recaídas: 3/18 (16,6%). Consideramos muy satisfactorio el índice control local de la enfermedad (17/18, el 94,4%). Debido a alta tasa de control local y acorde a la experiencia internacional, parecería razonable considerar a la CMM como tratamiento de elección en FXA-CyC...

Caso clínico: hemangioma esclerosante (neumocitoma) pulmonar / Clinical case: lung sclerosing hemangioma (pneumo cytoma)

El objetivo de este artículo es presentar un caso de raro de tumor pulmonar benigno, hemangioma esclerosante (neumocitoma), en una mujer de 24 años, asintomática, con hallazgo radiológico incidental. Se describen las características clínicas, imagenológicos y anátomo-patológicos de la entidad, con una breve revisión bibliográfica.

We present a rare case of benign lung neoplasia, sclerosing hemangioma (pneumocytoma), in a woman 24 years old, asymptomatic, with radiological incidental find. The clinical, imaging and pathological features of the entity are described, with brief bibliographic review.

Treatment of oral hemangioma with sclerotherapy: case report / Tratamento de hemangioma oral com escleroterapia: relato de caso

Hemangiomas are benign neoplasms that are common in the head and neck, but relatively rare in the oral cavity. They can cause esthetic and functional impairment, depending on location. The most common site is the upper lip, but they can occur in other areas, such as the tongue, buccal mucosa and palate. Treatment is primarily dependent on correct diagnosis of the lesion and on its anatomic location. The purpose of this article is to provide a description of a case of a hemangioma on the upper lip, treated by therapeutic sclerosis with monoethanolamine oleate (Ethamolin®), covering clinical characteristics and methods for diagnosing these lesions. Precise diagnosis and appropriate therapeutic management resulted in satisfactory esthetic and functional results, with total regression of the lesion and no signs of relapse at 1-year follow-up...

O hemangioma é uma neoplasia benigna comum na região de cabeça e pescoço, e é relativamente rara na cavidade oral, podendo causar prejuízo estético e funcional a depender da sua localização. Sua localização mais frequente é o lábio superior, mas pode ocorrer em outras regiões, como língua, mucosa jugal e palato. O seu tratamento depende, principalmente, do correto diagnostico da lesão, bem como da localização anatômica da mesma. A proposta deste artigo é relatar um caso de hemangioma em lábio superior tratado com esclerose terapêutica com oleato de monoetanolamina (Ethamolin®), considerando as características clínicas e os métodos de diagnóstico desta lesão. Por meio de um diagnóstico preciso e uma conduta terapêutica adequada, o caso apresenta-se com um acompanhamento de um ano, sem sinais de recidiva, e com um resultado estético funcional satisfatório, com regressão total da lesão...

Variants of dermatofibroma - a histopathological study

Several variants of dermatofibroma have been described. They are essentially distinguished by their clinical and histopathological features. To review the mainfeaturesof these variants, a retrospective study of skin biopsies and tissue excisions of dermatofibromasperformed in the dermatology and venereology service at the Hospital Garcia de Orta between May 2007 and April 2012 was carried out. During that period, 192 dermatofibromas were diagnosed in 181 patients, the lesions being more common in women. Median age of the study population was 48 years. The most common lesion site was the limbs (74% of patients). The histopathological types found were common fibrous histiocytoma (80%) and the aneurysmal (5.7%),hemosiderotic (5.7%), epithelioid (2.6%), cellular (2.1%), lipidized (2.1%), atrophic (1.0) and clear cell (0.5%) variants. Based on these findings, this review focuses on the clinical and histological features of the various variants of dermatofibroma in terms of their clinical presentation, distinct histopathological features, differential diagnosis and prognosis.