Title: Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans over Anterior Abdominal Wall: A Case Report
Authors: Dr Arnab Sarkar, Dr Amul Bhedi, Dr Sushil Damor
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i12.33
Abstract
This is the case of a 66 year old female presented with a swelling over left anterior abdominal wall since five years. Further examination of the morphology of the resected surgical specimen, histological and immunohistochemical studies confirmed it to be a dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans over the anterior abdominal wall. It was successfully managed by a wide local excision with an excellent result and a high degree of patient satisfaction was achieved. Though a rare clinical entity, this tumor has chances of high recurrence, and so it should be borne in mind while making a diagnosis and during its long term follow- up.
Keywords: CD34, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Imatinib mesylate, Mohs’ microscopic surgery, Soft-tissue sarcoma.
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