ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Darier-Ferrand dermatofibrosarcoma (DFS) is a rare malignant cutaneous neoplasm characterized by local aggressiveness, high risk of recurrence, and low metastatic potential. CASE PRESENTATION: A 60-year-old Tunisian man with recurrent abdominopelvic DFS for which he had undergone multiple excisions presented with an extensive DFS that invaded the external genitals. He underwent a large excision with emasculation and thin cutaneous graft of the abdominal wall and local skin flap in the pelvis. CONCLUSION: DFS is a rare yet recurrent skin tumor. Wide excision with free margins remains the cornerstone of treatment. We report a case of a giant DFS treated with wide excision and reconstructive surgery to cover the defect.
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Dermatofibrosarcoma , Skin Neoplasms , Abdomen/diagnostic imaging , Abdomen/surgery , Dermatofibrosarcoma/surgery , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local , Pelvis/diagnostic imaging , Pelvis/surgery , Skin Neoplasms/surgeryABSTRACT
Dirofilariasis is an endemic animal parasitic disease in the Mediterranean basin. Its occurrence in humans is rare; when it occurs, it is most often in cutaneous locations. We report two new cases of dirofilariasis of the breast in two Tunisian women, aged 32 and 45 years old. Both came from northern Tunisia and consulted for breast lumps. Clinical examination and imaging findings suggested benign tumors. After surgical excision, the pathology examination confirmed the diagnosis, based on the presence of Dirofilaria repens in the specimen. Dirofilariasis prevalence is probably underestimated because of its non-specific clinical presentation. Breast locations are rare and frequently consist of tumors with benign features. Surgical resection confirms the diagnosis and is the only treatment.
