A lesson in clinicopathological correlation: Plaque-like myofibroblastic tumour presenting as a pruritic plaque in childhood

Australas J Dermatol. 2021 Nov;62(4):e572-e575. doi: 10.1111/ajd.13683. Epub 2021 Aug 16.

Abstract

Plaque-like myofibroblastic tumour (PLMT) is a rare skin condition which presents in childhood and infancy as a nodular fibrous plaque. Including our case, there are currently only 14 cases reported in the literature. Although it represents a well-defined clinicopathological diagnosis, there is significant under-reporting of this condition secondary to under-recognition and potential misdiagnosis as dermatofibroma.

Keywords: childhood; myofibroblastic; neoplasms; plaque; pruritic.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / complications
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / pathology*
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / therapy
  • Pruritus / etiology*
  • Pruritus / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy