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'''Atypical spindle cell lesions of the skin''' are seen with some frequency. | '''Atypical spindle cell lesions of the skin''' are seen with some frequency. | ||
The differential diagnosis is ''SLAM'': | ==Classic== | ||
The differential diagnosis of atypical skin spindle cell lesions is ''SLAM'': | |||
*Spindle cell [[squamous cell carcinoma]]. | *Spindle cell [[squamous cell carcinoma]]. | ||
*[[Leiomyosarcoma]]. | *[[Leiomyosarcoma]]. | ||
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*[[Malignant melanoma]]. | *[[Malignant melanoma]]. | ||
A longer differential diagnosis is ''SLAM DUNK'': | ==Extended== | ||
A longer differential diagnosis that includes lesions with less atypia is ''SLAM DUNK'': | |||
*Spindle cell [[squamous cell carcinoma]]. | *Spindle cell [[squamous cell carcinoma]]. | ||
*[[Leiomyosarcoma]]. | *[[Leiomyosarcoma]]. |
Revision as of 15:42, 18 June 2017
Atypical spindle cell lesions of the skin are seen with some frequency.
Classic
The differential diagnosis of atypical skin spindle cell lesions is SLAM:
- Spindle cell squamous cell carcinoma.
- Leiomyosarcoma.
- Atypical fibroxanthoma.
- Malignant melanoma.
Extended
A longer differential diagnosis that includes lesions with less atypia is SLAM DUNK:
- Spindle cell squamous cell carcinoma.
- Leiomyosarcoma.
- Angiosarcoma.
- Malignant melanoma.
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP).
- Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (AFX).
- Nodular fasciitis.
- Kaposi sarcoma.