MR Imaging Findings of Recurred Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Scalp: A Case Report.
- Author:
Joon CHO
1
;
Mi Young KIM
;
Hong Gee ROH
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Konkuk University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans;
Brain MRI;
Scalp tumor;
Recurrence
- MeSH:
Dermatofibrosarcoma*;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*;
Middle Aged;
Recurrence;
Scalp*;
Skin
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
2006;10(2):121-125
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A 48-year-old man presented with a dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) of the scalp associated with local recurrence. Axial T1- and T2-weighted images demonstrated a well-circumscribed hypointense and intermediate hyperintense mass in the skin and subcutaneous layer of the scalp, respectively. Contrast-enhanced T1-weighted images showed the strongly enhanced mass invasion to the skin, subcutaneous layer and adjacent galeal layer. Scalp DFSP is very uncommon but is an aggressive tumor, so MR imaging diagnosis of the extent of the lesion to underlying structures, and initial wide local resection is important to prevent recurrence.
