An Uncommon Soft Tissue Tumour of the Chest Wall: Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a slow-growing tumour with propensity for local recurrence. We report herein a case of a 36-year-old man, who presented with a huge, recurrent tumour arising from the left upper anterior part of his chest wall. We performed a wide excision with 4 cm free skin margins. Reconstruction was performed with a pedicled latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap and free split skin grafts. Histologic and immunohistochemical studies revealed the lesion to be dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.

Key Words:

• Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
• chest wall
• soft tissue tumour

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M. Kara

Güvenlik caddesi Esenlik sokak 7/10, TR-06540, Asagiayranci Ankara, Turkey Tel.: + 90 312 3103545 Fax: + 90 312 2252819 E-mail: [email protected]

A. Saray

Güvenlik caddesi Esenlik sokak 7/10, TR-06540, Asagiayranci Ankara, Turkey Tel.: + 90 312 3103545 Fax: + 90 312 2252819 E-mail: [email protected]

E. Dikmen

Güvenlik caddesi Esenlik sokak 7/10, TR-06540, Asagiayranci Ankara, Turkey Tel.: + 90 312 3103545 Fax: + 90 312 2252819 E-mail: [email protected]

P. Atasoy

Güvenlik caddesi Esenlik sokak 7/10, TR-06540, Asagiayranci Ankara, Turkey Tel.: + 90 312 3103545 Fax: + 90 312 2252819 E-mail: [email protected]