Abstract
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an uncommon mesenchymal tumour of the dermis
and subcutis, which most commonly appears on the body and the extremities. Its occurrence
in the breast is rare, and when it does, it can mimic a primary, benign breast lesion.
We present a case of DFSP over the breast of a patient together with the associated
imaging findings that can potentially help us differentiate this tumour from a primary
breast lesion. The awareness of this entity allows a prompt diagnosis to be made and
the disease to be properly managed.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: June 01, 2011
Accepted:
September 10,
2009
Received:
August 28,
2009
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© 2011 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
