Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Darier and Ferrand’s dermatofibrosarcoma (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous mesenchymal tumor characterized by a high potential for local recurrence and a low risk of metastasis. We report an unusual case of DFSP located on the scalp of a 63-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension. The lesion, which had been evolving for six years, presented with a polymorphic clinical appearance, mimicking benign tumors. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological examination, and a wide surgical excision with safety margins was performed. This case highlights the importance of heightened vigilance regarding atypical skin lesions, particularly in rare locations such as the scalp, and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Source: Our Dermatology Online
Authors: Mahamat Issa Adoum, Maodo Ndiaye, Khadim Diop, Mamadou Sarr, Coumba Ndiaye, Emilienne Perone Paglan, Saer Diadie, Boubacar Ahy Diatta, Aminata Deh, Niare Ndour, Assane Diop, Moussa Diallo, Fatimata Ly, Suzanne Oumou Niang
Institution: Hôpital Aristide Le Dantec
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4414865370