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Benign fibrous tumour














            Nodular fasciitis


                 A benign subcutaneous tumour due to

                    reactive proliferation of fibroblasts


                 Can be rapidly growing and painful


                 Most common site: forearm


                 Treatment: excision






















                                        Nagano H, et al. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2019 ;65:27-31.


            Dermatofibroma



                 Benign fibrous


                 histiocytoma


                 Present as a firm


                 brownish nodule


                 with smooth or warty surface


                 Often occur in the lower extremities


                 May be preceded by trauma


                 Treatment: excision
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