# Atrophic Dermatofibroma: A Case Report With Dermoscopic and Histopathological Correlation

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare skin condition called atrophic dermatofibroma, diagnosed through surgery and histopathology after initial tests were inconclusive.

## Contribution

The paper presents a rare clinical case of atrophic dermatofibroma with dermoscopic and histopathological findings.

## Key findings

- Clinical and dermoscopic evaluation was insufficient to diagnose the lesion.
- Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of atrophic dermatofibroma.
- ADF should be considered in the differential diagnosis of atrophic skin lesions.

## Abstract

Atrophic dermatofibroma (ADF) is a rare variant of dermatofibroma (DF). In this article, we report a case of an asymptomatic 44-year-old woman with a concerning atrophic skin lesion on her leg. Clinical examination and dermoscopy were not enough to confirm the diagnosis, so surgical excision with a histopathological report led to the final diagnosis of atrophic dermatofibroma and the reassurance of the patient. Atrophic dermatofibroma should be considered in the clinician’s differential diagnosis of atrophic lesions. Despite its benign nature, more sinister pathologies must be ruled out.