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Plaque‐like myofibroblastic tumor, a rare entity of childhood: Possible pitfalls in differential diagnosis
Author(s) -
Virdi Annalucia,
Baraldi Carlotta,
Barisani Alessia,
Corti Barbara,
Savoia Francesco,
Patrizi Annalisa,
Neri Iria
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1600-0560
pISSN - 0303-6987
DOI - 10.1111/cup.13441
Subject(s) - histopathology , pathology , differential diagnosis , medicine , immunohistochemistry , soft tissue , dermatopathology
Plaque‐like myofibroblastic tumor is a rare and benign pediatric soft tissue tumor. It presents as a slowly growing plaque reaching several centimeters in diameter, made up of multiple nodules. The clinical and histological features of this benign entity are similar to other fibrohistiocytic or myofibroblastic tumors occurring in childhood, so the diagnosis can be difficult. The correlation between clinical data, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry is necessary for the correct diagnosis.