Acquired digital fibrokeratoma: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Acquired digital fibrokeratoma (ADFK) has typical characteristics and occurs most frequently on the fingers. The size of the tumor is usually less than 1 cm in diameter. We report a case of a typical ADFK, along with a review of the literature. A 76-year-old man presented with a two-year history of a slow-growing keratotic tumor on the edge aspect of his right hand ring finger. A literature search was conducted to identify published case reports of ADFK. Data on patient demographics, size and location of the lump, treatment, and follow-up were collected from each case report. This case is of interest because of the rarity of ADFK. Additionally, we have emphasized the importance of ruling out other causes of abnormal growths and considering fibrokeratoma during differential diagnoses.

Giant acquired acral fibrokeratoma: A case report

“…Reported acquired digital fibrokeratoma cases have occurred in patients from 12 to 70 years of age, with most cases occurring in middle-aged adults. 10 Most patients with acquired digital fibrokeratoma present with an asymptomatic protuberance that gradually increases in size over time. 11 Dupré et al 12 described this tumor entity is slightly prominent, well-defined, surrounded by a hyperkeratotic collar, and protruding from the surface of the skin, much like a hernia.…”