Unusual presentation of dermatofibroma on the face: Case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Dermatofibroma (DF; Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma) seldom presents on the face. We present an unusual case presentation of translucent nodule on the upper right cheek of the face which was diagnosed clinically as basal cell carcinoma. Physician should include DF in the differential of such lesions.

Hyperpigmented Nodular Dermatofibroma: Two Cases Report and Brief Literature Review

“…DF may grow rapidly in a short period, then reach a maximal size and persist [2] DF mostly asymptomatic and painless. It can develop after a minor trauma or insect bite which predominately occurs in the lower extremities [8]. DFs seldom occur in children [9].…”

“…Complete excision, including the subcutaneous fat, is the ideal procedure and is the mainstay of treatment with excellent prognosis [24]. With thorough excision, these lesions rarely recur, DF has very low recurrence rate ranging from 3% to 5% [8]. At the end, it is necessary to inform patients that the ultimate cosmetic outcome of DF treatment on the lower extremities may be far from optimal.…”

Characterization and Validation of a Platinum Paper‐based Potentiometric Sensor for Glucose Detection in Saliva

“…Although all studies confirm the fact that glucose concentration in saliva is higher in diabetic patient than in healthy ones, the variation of sample collection, glucose excretion rate and salivary flow represent an issue for the correct correlation between salivary and blood glucose levels. Nevertheless, many studies have reported positive correlations between blood glucose levels and salivary glucose levels [14–19] suggesting the determination of salivary glucose as a reliable non‐invasive method. Many different techniques, such as liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, near and mid‐infrared spectroscopy or fluorescence [20], for instance, have been used to determine glucose in saliva matrices.…”