Dermatofibroma Of The Foot Mimicking Neurofibroma Radiologically
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Dermatofibroma also known as benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) orsclerosing haemangioma is a rare benign neoplastic tumor of the skin which usually occurs in young adults 1. There is no sex predilection. 20% of patients have a history of previous trauma and the extremities are affected in 80% of cases 2. Lesions are, however, rare on the soles of the feet 3. Presented below is the case of dermatofibroma of the foot in a 21 year old man in whom a radiological diagnosis of the more common plexiform neurofibromatosis of the foot was initially made. However, histology revealed the correct diagnosis. This case report is aimed at raising the awareness of clinicians and radiologists, so that dermatofibroma can be included in the list of differentials when a diagnosis of plexiform neurofibromatosis of the foot is being
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