Aspects of the differential diagnosis of clear-cell lesions of the skin in connection with the rare case of a clear-cell atypical fibroxanthoma

Pathol Res Pract. 2009;205(5):365-70. doi: 10.1016/j.prp.2008.11.009. Epub 2009 Jan 19.

Abstract

Clear-cell changes are rare in histological specimens of the dermis and raise complex diagnostic considerations regarding lineage differentiation (e.g., epithelial, mesenchymal, or melanocytic). We present a clear-cell atypical fibroxanthoma (CCAFX) and describe the morphological and immunohistochemical aspects of this rare skin lesion. Furthermore, we give an overview of the differential diagnoses of clear-cell lesions of the skin for a practical approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / metabolism
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Nose / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor