- nodular subepidermal fibrosis
- 1. benign fibrous histiocytoma. 2. a subtype of benign fibrous histiocytoma characterized by multiple fibrous nodules beneath the epidermis resulting from inflammation. 3. dermatofibroma.
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nodular subepidermal fibrosis
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