Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: an unusual case of neck swelling

J Pak Med Assoc. 2012 Oct;62(10):1089-91.

Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a relatively intermediate to low grade malignant tumour with high proclivity for local recurrence if excised inadequately. It is a locally aggressive tumour and despite sharing some histological features with fibrohistiocytic tumours, it tends to grow in a more infiltrative manner. We are reporting this rare tumour in a 30-year-old woman where the diagnosis of DFSP was confirmed histologically and by positive immunomarkers at immunohistochemistry.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma / radiotherapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / radiotherapy