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Online Publishing Date:
08 / 04 / 2023

 


Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report)

Ketan Vagholkar, Chirag Vaja, Narender Narang, Isha Bhatnagar, Kunal Prabhu Nadella, Hardik Kalda, Suvarna Vagholkar.


Abstract
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a uncommon tumour with enigmatic aetiology arising from the deeper layers of the skin usually involving the dermis and subcutaneous fat. It is an intermediate grade malignancy having a high incidence of local recurrence. Metastasis are rare. MRI of the part helps in assessing the extent of the lesion. Mohs micrographic surgery is the mainstay of treatment. Chemotherapy in the form of Imatinib mesylate and radiotherapy are indicated in recurrent cases.

Key words: Dermatofibrosarcoma, Protuberans, Diagnosis, Management


 
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Vagholkar K, Vaja C, Narang N, Bhatnagar I, Nadella KP, Kalda H, Vagholkar S. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report). Int J Surg Med. 2023; 9(4): 8-10. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1672820629


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Vagholkar K, Vaja C, Narang N, Bhatnagar I, Nadella KP, Kalda H, Vagholkar S. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report). https://www.ejos.org/?mno=136471 [Access: February 20, 2024]. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1672820629


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Vagholkar K, Vaja C, Narang N, Bhatnagar I, Nadella KP, Kalda H, Vagholkar S. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report). Int J Surg Med. 2023; 9(4): 8-10. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1672820629



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Vagholkar K, Vaja C, Narang N, Bhatnagar I, Nadella KP, Kalda H, Vagholkar S. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report). Int J Surg Med. (2023), [cited February 20, 2024]; 9(4): 8-10. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1672820629



Harvard Style

Vagholkar, K., Vaja, . C., Narang, . N., Bhatnagar, . I., Nadella, . K. P., Kalda, . H. & Vagholkar, . S. (2023) Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report). Int J Surg Med, 9 (4), 8-10. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1672820629



Turabian Style

Vagholkar, Ketan, Chirag Vaja, Narender Narang, Isha Bhatnagar, Kunal Prabhu Nadella, Hardik Kalda, and Suvarna Vagholkar. 2023. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report). International Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 9 (4), 8-10. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1672820629



Chicago Style

Vagholkar, Ketan, Chirag Vaja, Narender Narang, Isha Bhatnagar, Kunal Prabhu Nadella, Hardik Kalda, and Suvarna Vagholkar. "Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report)." International Journal of Surgery and Medicine 9 (2023), 8-10. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1672820629



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Vagholkar, Ketan, Chirag Vaja, Narender Narang, Isha Bhatnagar, Kunal Prabhu Nadella, Hardik Kalda, and Suvarna Vagholkar. "Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report)." International Journal of Surgery and Medicine 9.4 (2023), 8-10. Print. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1672820629



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Vagholkar, K., Vaja, . C., Narang, . N., Bhatnagar, . I., Nadella, . K. P., Kalda, . H. & Vagholkar, . S. (2023) Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the abdominal wall (Case Report). International Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 9 (4), 8-10. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1672820629