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Low-grade dermatofibrosarcoma protuberance - A rare case report.
- Source :
- Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (0973029X); Apr-Jun2024, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p315-320, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a slow-growing, soft-tissue tumour of early or mid-adult life, affecting both the genders equally. The most common sites are soft tissue of the trunk (50 to 60%), followed by proximal extremities (20 to 30%) and the head and neck region (10 to 15%). Its metastatic potential is low though the local recurrence rate is high. Here, we report a case of a female patient with a large soft tissue growth located at the right cheek, chin and neck region. Local excision was done under the impression of a benign tumour such as lipoma or sebaceous cyst. Histological evaluation showed bland spindle cells arranged in a storiform pattern questioning the provisional diagnosis of the lesion. Further evaluation with the immunohistochemistry (IHC) panel confirmed the diagnosis of DFSP. Since it is a rare tumour of the head and neck region with non-alarming initial presentation and the potential for erroneous diagnosis as another lesion, we present a case of DFSP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- BENIGN tumors
EPIDERMAL cyst
SURGICAL excision
CD34 antigen
LIPOMA
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0973029X
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology (0973029X)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178748731
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jomfp.jomfp_135_23