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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: A rare mesenchymal soft tissue sarcoma of skin
Authors
Dr. Arshiya Sultana Khanum, Dr. Pooja C
Abstract
Background:
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is soft tissue
sarcomas of skin seen less commonly
Case
History: A 49-year-old male patient came with the
complaints of blackish purple swelling over right side of trunk for 2 years
Intra
Operatively: A swelling measuring around 2.5x 2 cm noted
over right side of trunk 1 cm deep extending till subcutaneous plane
Discussion:
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon
slowly progressive soft tissue sarcoma involving dermis, in relation with
COL1A1 gene with very rare metastatic features
Treatment usually requires wide local excision.
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Pages:1-4
How to cite this article:
Dr. Arshiya Sultana Khanum, Dr. Pooja C "Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: A rare<i> </i>mesenchymal soft tissue sarcoma of skin". International Journal of Surgery Research, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 1-4
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