A rare giant scalp dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

• Published in: Surgical neurology international Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 45
• Main Authors: Arifin, MuhammadZ, Yudoyono, Farid, Dahlan, RullyH, Hernowo, BethyS, Sutiono, AgungB, Faried, Ahmad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pittsford Scientific Scholar 2014; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
• Subjects: Biopsy; Case Report; Metastasis; Tumors
• ISSN: 2152-7806; 2229-5097; 2152-7806
• DOI: 10.4103/2152-7806.129909

Background: Giant dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) of the scalp is a rare case, which is an intermediate grade soft tissue neoplasm originating from the dermal layer of the skin, which usually occurs in adults. Case Description: We describe such a case in a 26-year-old male. A wide local excision of the tumor with a generous tissue margin was performed; microscopic and immunohistochemical findings established the diagnosis of recurrent DFSP. Conclusion: Our case is unique in that it is presented as a dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the scalp, which is an extremely rare clinical entity, and the patient remains well after 14 months with no further treatment, without any tumor recurrence.