A Case of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Presenting as a Pigmented Plaque.
- Author:
Hye Jin CHOI
1
;
Sung Eun CHANG
;
Mi Woo LEE
;
Jee Ho CHOI
;
Kee Chan MOON
;
Jai Kyoung KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. cse@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans;
Non-protuberant;
Pigmented plaque
- MeSH:
Dermatofibrosarcoma*;
Early Diagnosis;
Prognosis
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(6):818-820
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is typically diagnosed at the tumoral stage. But it is clinically important to recognize that DFSP often begins as a non-protuberant plaque and occasionally persists as such. Recently the cases of so-called atrophic DFSPs have been reported, and none of these cases are different from classical DFSP in terms of histopathology and prognosis. Better knowledge of the initial appearance is important for making an early diagnosis and for easier surgical treatment. We report a case of non-protuberant DFSP presenting as a pigmented plaque.
