Key result
Surgical resection of a rare dermal pleomorphic sarcoma in the left auricle of an 87-year-old male resulted in the patient remaining asymptomatic at three months follow-up.
Why the study?
Dermal pleomorphic sarcoma is a rare neoplasm of unknown origin requiring exclusion diagnosis, making clinical presentation important for dissemination among health professionals for correct diagnosis.
Case Report (n=1)
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Dermal pleomorphic sarcoma is a rare neoplasm requiring expert pathological diagnosis and surgical resection for favorable outcomes.
Supports resection for short-term success in rare dermal pleomorphic sarcoma; leaves open need for larger series on recurrence and management.
The European Commission, in its surveillance program for rare cancers, has defined a rare neoplasm as one with an incidence of 6 per 100,000 people per year. Within this definition, dermal pleomorphic sarcoma is found. Being a tumor whose origin remains unknown and without knowing the cell that originates it, the diagnosis is one of exclusion. For the diagnosis, the support of an expert pathologist and the use of immunohistochemistry and genomic techniques are suggested. The clinical case of a patient with this pathology is presented, which, due to its low prevalence, is important for dissemination among health professionals for a correct diagnosis.
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Alejandra Arellano Barcenas (2022) conducted a case report in Dermal Pleomorphic Sarcoma (n=1). Surgical resection was evaluated on Clinical status at follow-up. Surgical resection of a rare dermal pleomorphic sarcoma in the left auricle of an 87-year-old male resulted in the patient remaining asymptomatic at three months follow-up.
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