Recurrent dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans over anterior abdominal wall
A 45-year-old female complained of a painless swelling, which had developed in the epigastric region, and was slowly growing in size over the last one year. The patient had undergone excision of a similar swelling at the same site seven years ago and was now facing recurrence. Histopathology and imm...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2010;volume=3;issue=3;spage=167;epage=169;aulast=Kshirsagar |
Summary: | A 45-year-old female complained of a painless swelling, which had developed in the epigastric region, and was slowly growing in size over the last one year. The patient had undergone excision of a similar swelling at the same site seven years ago and was now facing recurrence. Histopathology and immunohistochemical (IHC) examination confirmed the diagnosis of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans. |
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ISSN: | 0974-2077 |