Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) arising from a keloid scar – A case report
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous sarcoma with an indolent early course that may be misdiagnosed for benign skin pathology. In this case-report we highlight an instance of DFSP arising from a keloid scar de novo and present a reconstruction with a local pedicled LD flap. We...
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doaj-a8fe867b4ddb4d509522385b044b1d142020-11-24T21:47:57ZengElsevierJPRAS Open2352-58782018-12-01186569Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) arising from a keloid scar – A case reportJoseph Ward0Joy Odili1Corresponding author.; Department of Plastic Surgery, St George's Hospital, St George's Hospital NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting SW17 0QT, United KingdomDepartment of Plastic Surgery, St George's Hospital, St George's Hospital NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting SW17 0QT, United KingdomDermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous sarcoma with an indolent early course that may be misdiagnosed for benign skin pathology. In this case-report we highlight an instance of DFSP arising from a keloid scar de novo and present a reconstruction with a local pedicled LD flap. We subsequently appraise the related literature and discuss the diagnostic challenges. Keywords: Case report, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Keloid scar, Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaphttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587818300354 |
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) arising from a keloid scar – A case report |
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) arising from a keloid scar – A case report |
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) arising from a keloid scar – A case report |
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) arising from a keloid scar – A case report |
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) arising from a keloid scar – A case report |
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dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (dfsp) arising from a keloid scar – a case report |
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous sarcoma with an indolent early course that may be misdiagnosed for benign skin pathology. In this case-report we highlight an instance of DFSP arising from a keloid scar de novo and present a reconstruction with a local pedicled LD flap. We subsequently appraise the related literature and discuss the diagnostic challenges. Keywords: Case report, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Keloid scar, Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap |
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