For cosmetically unacceptable lesions, lesions that are particularly symptomatic or if there is any diagnostic uncertainty, complete excision including the subcutaneous fat is the ideal procedure. If the lesion is not removed and there is significant change of color, size, border or symptoms, the patient should seek follow-up evaluation. If complete removal has been attempted, patients with lesions that recur should seek follow-up evaluation. Erythematous, slightly hyperpigmented nodule on the leg. Metastasizing cellular dermatofibroma.
Dimple sign to differentiate benign from malignant pigmented cutaneous lesions.
Basal cell carcinomas and basal cell carcinoma-like changes overlying dermatofibroma. CD34 and factor XIIIa immunoreactivity in dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and dermatofibroma. A benign tumor that can simulate malignancy. The benign fibrohistiocytic tumors of the skin. The elusive dermatofibromas.