Sclerotic Fibroma

 Typically does not show prominent storiforming of collagen, although it may be focally present in rare cases



• Pleomorphic fibroma
image Pleomorphic cells are more prominent, and storiforming pattern of collagen should be absent

• Collagenous fibroma
image Densely collagenous or fibromyxoid stroma; lacks prominent storiforming of collagen

• Acral fibrokeratoma (subungual and periungual fibroma)
image Usually shows overlying hyperkeratosis and acanthosis



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Sclerotic Fibroma at Scanning Magnification
Scanning magnification view shows a dermal-based nodular fibroblastic proliferation with storiforming of collagen.


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Sclerotic Fibroma With Storiforming Collagen
Higher magnification of the lesion shows prominent areas of storiforming collagen bundles separated by small clefts image, imparting a typical plywood-like pattern.

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Inflamed and Traumatized Sclerotic Fibroma
This lesion showed overlying evidence of trauma and mixed, predominantly lymphocytic inflammation in the dermis. However, there are sclerotic collagen bundles image with clefts and a vaguely storiforming appearance.

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FXIIIA Immunohistochemistry in Sclerotic Fibroma
FXIIIA immunohistochemistry shows staining of scattered spindle cells image.


TERMINOLOGY


Synonyms




• Storiform collagenoma

• Pleomorphic sclerotic fibroma


Definitions




• Benign, dermal-based fibroblastic proliferation with storiforming bundles of collagen


ETIOLOGY/PATHOGENESIS


Unknown




• May be related to trauma

• Some cases may represent regressed dermatofibromas


Genetic Syndrome




• Multiple lesions are associated with Cowden syndrome, consistent with genetic influence


CLINICAL ISSUES


Epidemiology




• Age
image May occur at any age, including in infants and elderly

• Sex
image Roughly equal incidence in male and female patients


Site




• Presents most commonly on face, extremities, and trunk


Presentation




• Slow-growing, flesh-colored papule or nodule

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Apr 24, 2017 | Posted by in PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Sclerotic Fibroma

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