Re-recurrent Dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans of the chest wall
Hussain, N.; Naveed, M.Z.; Haider, G.
JPMA. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 65(3): 324-326
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982 PMID: 25933574 Document Number: 683736
Dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans is a rare, soft tissue tumour with high rate of recurrence. It is locally aggressive, with a low rate of metastasis. We describe the case of a 42 year old man who presented with a re-recurrent, large tumour situated on the anterior chest wall in the sternal region. We did a wide local excision and covered the resulting defect by using bilateral, pectoralis major myocutaneous flaps. Histopathology and immunohistochemical staining findings were consistent with the diagnosis of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberance. Post operatively the patient was treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.