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A rare giant scalp dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Muhammad Z Arifin1, Farid Yudoyono2, Rully H Dahlan2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Universitas Padjadjaran-Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia ; Department of Oncology Working Group, Health Research Unit, Universitas Padjadjaran-Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia.
Surgical Neurology International
|May 13, 2014
Summary
A rare giant dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) on the scalp was successfully treated with wide local excision. This case highlights the successful management of this rare soft tissue neoplasm with no recurrence after 14 months.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an intermediate-grade soft tissue neoplasm originating in the dermis.
- Giant DFSP of the scalp is an exceptionally rare clinical presentation, typically affecting adults.

