Atypical Fibroxanthoma of the Foot

Abstract

Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) of skin usually occurs in the elderly sun exposed head and neck area as a nodular lesion. The author presents a case of a AFX developed on young female patient´s foot with bleeding crust and itching sensation.

The histopathologic finding and various immunohistochemical studies were in good agreement with the diagnosis of AFX. The author also discusses differential diagnosis from other histologically similar neoplasms utilizing immunohistochemistry.