Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery  2018;61(1):47-51

doi:10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.16635

A Case of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans was Misdiagnosed as Keloid of the Anterior Neck

Jin Hyun SEO 1 ; Jin Pyeong KIM ; Seung Hoon WOO

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Keywords

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans; Keloid; Operation; Sarcoma

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare type of cancer, a soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the deep layers of skin. It is a locally aggressive tumor with a high recurrence rate but the metastasis rarely occurs. The first sign of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is often a small bump on the skin. It may resemble a deep-seated pimple of rough patch of skin. The tumor typically grows slowly and can become a raised nodule. Therefore, it is likely to be misdiagnosed as keloid, basal cell carcinoma and scleroderma. We recently experienced a case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in a 63-year-old man, who presented with anterior lower neck mass. We present this case with a review of the literature.