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Atypical fibroxanthoma
An atypical fibroxanthoma on the neck

Atypical fibroxanthoma

An atypical fibroxanthoma on the neck  


Keywords: Female, Histopathology-confirmed, Low-grade superficial sarcoma, Neck, Rare, Superficial undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, Ulcerated nodule, Well-circumscribed red nodule



What is atypical fibroxanthoma?

Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) is a dermal spindle-cell tumour that typically occurs on the head and neck of sun damaged older people. The tumour-like growth should be considered a type of skin cancer but it may behave in a benign fashion.

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