Dermatofibroma of the Lower Lip: A Case Report
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
;
: 72-75, 2012.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-134670
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Dermatofibroma is a common benign dermal tumor characterized by a proliferation of fibroblast-like spindle cells. It is commonly localized on the skin of extremities and presents as a slow growing solitary nodule. To our knowledge, the occurrence of dermatofibroma in the oral cavity is rare. Herein, we report a rare case of dermatofibroma on the lower lip.METHODS:
A 60-year-old woman presented with a slow growing mass that measured 1 x 0.8 cm in diameter on the lower lip. The mass was surgically excised with clear margins.RESULTS:
Histologically, the mass was characterized by a nodular tumor composed of collagen bundles, fibroblasts, and histiocytes, which were findings consistent with dermatofibroma. The postoperative course was uneventful without any complications.CONCLUSION:
When evaluating nodular tumors of the oral area, dermatofibroma should be considered in the differential diagnosis.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Skin
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Collagen
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Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Extremities
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Fibroblasts
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Histiocytes
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Lip
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Mouth
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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