Case Report
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World J Dermatol. Feb 2, 2013; 2(1): 8-10
Published online Feb 2, 2013. doi: 10.5314/wjd.v2.i1.8
Progressive nodular fibrosis of the skin: A pediatric case
Elisa Guareschi, Simonetta Piana, Vito Di Lernia
Elisa Guareschi, Vito Di Lernia, Unit of Dermatology, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova-IRCCS, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
Simonetta Piana, Unit of Pathology, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova-IRCCS, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy
Author contributions: Guareschi E wrote paper; Piana S performed pathological examinations; Di Lernia V organized the report.
Correspondence to: Vito Di Lernia, MD, Unit of Dermatology, Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova-IRCCS, Viale Risorgimento 80, 42123 Reggio Emilia, Italy. vito.dilernia@asmn.re.it
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Received: January 8, 2013
Revised: January 18, 2013
Accepted: January 29, 2013
Published online: February 2, 2013
Core Tip

Core tip: Progressive nodular fibrosis of the skin is a rare condition characterized by asymptomatic, reddish-brown nodules resembling hypertrophic scars. Histology shows abundance of spindle-shaped dermal fibroblasts. It is mandatory to achieve a correct diagnosis.