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Case Studies | Pathology | India | Volume 11 Issue 7, July 2022 | Rating: 4.4 / 10

Fibrosarcomatous Variant of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans - A Case Report

Dr. Rooppreet Kaur | Dr. Kavita Mardi | Dr Tenzin Lhanze Dingyon

Abstract: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a fibroblastic tumour of intermediate malignant potential that can rarely metastasize. Fibrosarcomatous variant of DFSP is a rare but aggressive variant with higher rates of recurrence, more propensity to metastasize and increased mortality. We present a case of 54 year old male patient who presented with a swelling in the occipital region.

Keywords: DFSP, TLE1, Fibrosarcomatous, Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Edition: Volume 11 Issue 7, July 2022,

Pages: 185 - 186