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Benign reactive lesion with atypical mitosis: New example of an old story

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Ischemic fasciitis (atypical decubital fibroplasia) is a benign reactive lesion that may mimic mesenchymal malignancy. Atypical mitosis has never been reported in such a lesion, which adds an additional challenge to differential diagnosis. A 94-year-old chronically immobile and debilitated female presented with a slightly painful and rapidly growing mass over her right back. Based on the clinical and histological features of the lesion, the diagnosis of ischemic fasciitis, a benign reactive lesion of the deep dermis, was made. Active mitosis and atypical mitotic figures were demonstrated in the lesion. Ischemic fasciitis may show atypical mitotic figures that can mislead differential diagnosis.

Source: International Journal of Case Reports and Images

DOI: 10.5348/ijcri-2014-03-481-cr-12

Authors: Hua Zhong, Marina Chekmareva, Malik Deen, Michael May, Steven Deak, Nicola Barnard

Institutions: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Soft tissue tumor case studies

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2131629468