Angiofibroma and Related Lesions



Angiofibroma and Related Lesions


Steven D. Billings, MD








TERMINOLOGY


Synonyms



  • Fibrous papule (FP), adenoma sebaceum, acral angiofibroma, pearly penile papule


Definitions



  • Angiofibroma encompasses a group of benign mesenchymal tumors characterized by spindled to stellate fibroblasts, dense collagenous stroma, and ectatic blood vessels



    • May be related to a proliferation of papillary dermal elements


CLINICAL ISSUES


Presentation

Jul 8, 2016 | Posted by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Angiofibroma and Related Lesions

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