Published July 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberance of the breast: case report

  • 1. College of Medicine, Ajou Univ., Suwon (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare cutaneous soft tissue neoplasm with the potential for intermediate malignancy, and is characterized by local invasion and recurrence. It can occur at almost any site, but usually arises in the trunk and extremities. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans mimicking a primary breast lesion has not previously been reported in Korea. We report on the case of a 28-year-old female patient with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans on one of her breasts, which is a very unusual site

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
1
Series
10 refs, 2 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 103-106
ISSN
0301-2867

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
36022429
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ANIMAL TISSUES; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; MAMMARY GLANDS; PATIENTS; SARCOMAS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; GLANDS; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY