Catalog

Atypical fibroxanthoma

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Link to WHO Definition

Atypical fibroxanthoma – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1912336443

Atypical fibroxanthoma is a nonencapsulated dermal tumour composed of large, fibrocytic, spindle-shaped and anaplastic cells which typically develops rapidly in sun- or radiation-damaged skin. It may be mistaken clinically and histologically for an aggressive malignant tumour. Although local recurrence and spread to lymph nodes may occur, it usually does not recur after surgical removal.