Giant fibrosarcoma arising in dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans on the scalp during pregnancy
Dermatologic Surgery, cilt.29, sa.3, ss.297-299, 2003 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 29 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2003
- Doi Numarası: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2003.29066.x
- Dergi Adı: Dermatologic Surgery
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.297-299
- Maltepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
BACKGROUND. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a low-grade malignant soft tissue tumor of subcutaneous tissues that has a propensity for local recurrence; however, it seldom metastasizes. Most lesions occur over the trunk or proximal extremities, and there is slight male preponderance. DFSP is rare on the head and neck. Less than 5% tumors are located on the scalp. OBJECTIVE. To describe a case of giant fibrosarcoma arising in DFSP on the scalp during pregnancy. METHOD. In our patient, the tumor was on scalp and measured 15 × 11 × 7 cm. The recurrent tumor that developed in the same region was measured 33 × 30 × 15 cm. Histopathologic examination of this mass revealed fibrosarcoma. The mass was excised from the subperiosteal plane with a 3-cm free margin. Because of the high possibility of recurrence, the defect site was reconstructed with a split-thickness skin graft. RESULTS. After 1 year of follow-up, no recurrence or metastasis was detected. CONCLUSION. We present a unique case in which the person has a giant fibrosarcoma on her scalp arising from DFSP with fibrosarcomatous change during pregnancy.