Open AccessHemosiderotic dermatofibroma mimicking melanoma: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Li Changzhao,
Allen Hunter,
Loxas Margarita,
Sharma Poonam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3780
Subject(s) - dermatofibroma , medicine , melanoma , immunohistochemistry , pathology , dermatology , cancer research
Hemosiderotic dermatofibroma (HDF) often mimics melanoma clinically. A definite diagnosis relies on histopathological evaluation and immunohistochemistry. As it can progress to aneurysmal dermatofibroma (ADF), complete excision is recommended.