KROK 1 2009 – Question 5 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathomorphology
Examination of a patient revealed a dense, movable skin tumour that is standing out distinctly from the surrounding tissues. Its section is found to be white and composed of fibrous tissue. Microscopic examination revealed interlacing collagen fibers and few cells. What tumour is it?
- A. Desmoid
- B. Dermatofibroma
- C. Histiocytoma
- D. Fibroma
- E. Myoma
Hint
Think about which tissue the tumour mimics, judging from its white cut surface and the few cells lying between interlacing collagen bundles.
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