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Re-recurrent Dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans of the chest wall.

Authors :
Hussain N
Naveed MZ
Haider G
Source :
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association [J Pak Med Assoc] 2015 Mar; Vol. 65 (3), pp. 324-6.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans is a rare, soft tissue tumour with high rate of recurrence. It is locally aggressive, with a low rate of metastasis. We describe the case of a 42 year old man who presented with a re-recurrent, large tumour situated on the anterior chest wall in the sternal region. We did a wide local excision and covered the resulting defect by using bilateral, pectoralis major myocutaneous flaps. Histopathology and immunohistochemical staining findings were consistent with the diagnosis of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberance. Post operatively the patient was treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0030-9982
Volume :
65
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25933574