Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the hand

ABSTRACT

@#Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, locally aggressive dermal and subcutaneous mesenchymal neoplasm that often presents as a slow-growing lesion on the trunk, proximal extremities, head and neck. We report a rare case of DFSP arising on the dorsum of the left hand. A 35-year-old male, who presented with a solitary verrucous nodule on the dorsum of the left hand and had experienced two recurrences of the lesion following local excision and electrocautery. Histopathologic examination was consistent with DFSP. CD34 immu-nostain was positive. Wide surgical excision with a three centimeter margin and direct skin closure was done. Although metastasis is rare, DFSP is associated with marked tendency towards local recurrence after surgery hence patient is for follow-up every six to twelve months post operatively.