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A unique case of multiple dermatomyofibromas
Author(s) -
Viglizzo G.,
Occella C.,
Calonje E.,
Nozza P.,
Rongioletti F.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2008.02788.x
Subject(s) - nodule (geology) , medicine , myofibroblast , dermatology , anatomy , pathology , biology , fibrosis , paleontology
Summary We report on a case of multiple dermatomyofibromas on the posterior neck of a 10‐year‐old boy. Dermatomyofibroma is a benign proliferation of myofibroblasts of the skin. It is more common in adolescents and young adults, with a female preponderance. It usually appears as a single plaque or nodule. To our knowledge, this is the first case of multiple dermatomyofibromas reported in the literature.