Case of recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans- factors and pitfalls

Dewan, Ashish Gopal and Sharma, Raman and Soni, Sanjay and Singh, Ishwar and Meher, Ravi and Khurana, Nita and Sajeed, Sameer and Singh, Divya and Dewan, Aakrith D. (2025) Case of recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans- factors and pitfalls. INDIAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND HEAD & NECK SURGERY, 77.0 (1). pp. 482-486. ISSN 2231-3796

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Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a benign but locally aggressive tumor originating from the skin's fibroblasts. In its appearance, the tumor can resemble other harmless conditions such as a hypertrophic scar or even acne, with no definitive symptoms. A 32-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of a lesion over the neck. The histopathology revealed DFSP, and the patient underwent surgical excision with negative margins. However, the lesion recurred after five months, necessitating a revision surgery with adjuvant radiotherapy. We aim to discuss the potential factors contributing to the recurrence. These tumors are best managed in multidisciplinary clinics, and there is a need for long-term surveillance of these patients.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: DFSP, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Recurrence, Head and neck tumor
Subjects: Medicine > Surgery
Divisions: Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College and Hospital, Salem > Pathology
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email techsupport@mosys.org
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2026 07:00
URI: https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/6655

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