On Bir Yaşındaki Kızda Melanomu Taklit Eden Dermatofibrom

Abstract

Dermatofibromas (DF) are common benign skin lesions that commonly affect female adults. They can be easily diagnosed in most cases. However, in some cases, their clinical and dermoscopical appearance can resemble other lesions, such as dysplastic nevi, melanomas, and other skin tumors. Here, we report a case of pigmented DF mimicking melanoma on the right arm of an 11-year-old girl. DFs are common lesions in daily dermatology practice, however in this case the young age of the patient, the atypical melanoma-like dermoscopic features, and the rapid growth of the lesion brought on the suspicion of malignant melanoma. The case was presented to emphasize that pigmented DFs must be considered in the differential diagnoses of pigmented lesions in children; which will prevent unnecessary surgical procedures.