DERMATOFIBROSARCOMA PROTUBERANS OF BREAST- HISTOPATHOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE.

Authors

  • Muhammad Bilal Wah Medical College, Wah cantt.
  • Zafar Ali Shifa International Hospital
  • Nadira Mamoon Shifa International Hospital

Abstract

ABSTRACT:

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare spindle cell skin tumor mostly located in the dermis and infiltrating into the subcutaneous fat. Breast is a rare site of involvement although trunk and extremities represent the most frequently involved areas. Differentiation from other entities such as a Leiomyoma is important as this lesion requires adequate margin clearance to prevent recurrence. We present case of a young lady that was clinically considered a fibroadenoma and was initially excised accordingly. Histopathology revealed a spindle cell tumor arranged in storiform pattern. Immunohistochemistry revealed a strong positivity for CD34 immunomarker while negative for other markers applied. This report stresses on the diagnostic aspect of DFSP.

Key words: Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans, Storiform pattern, Immunohistochemistry.

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Published

31-12-2020

How to Cite

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Bilal M, Ali Z, Mamoon N. DERMATOFIBROSARCOMA PROTUBERANS OF BREAST- HISTOPATHOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE. Pak J Pathol [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];31(4):125-7. Available from: https://pakjpath.com/index.php/Pak-J-Pathol/article/view/576