Title of article :
Re-recurrent Dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans of the chest wall
Author/Authors :
Hussain, Niaz Dow University Hospital - Ojha Institute of Chest Disease, Pakistan , Naveed, Mujtaba Zaki Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan , Haider, Ghulam Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Pakistan
Abstract :
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 rerecurrent, 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.
Keywords :
Dermatofibrosarcomaprotuberans , Chest wall , Soft tissue tumour
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title :
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA