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Metastatic atypical fibroxanthoma.

Authors :
Satter EK
Source :
Dermatology online journal [Dermatol Online J] 2012 Sep 15; Vol. 18 (9), pp. 3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Sep 15.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) is an undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma that typically has low-grade malignant potential. Although recurrences do occur, only approximately 25 cases of metastasizing AFX have been reported. Herein a patient with an AFX that metastasized and eventuated in death is described. Although AFX remains a diagnosis of exclusion, through this pedagogic case, the clinical, immunohistochemical, and genetic features that can assist in diagnosis are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1087-2108
Volume :
18
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Dermatology online journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23031370