Key result
A rare case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans presenting on the forefoot is described to aid in earlier recognition and timely surgical resection.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights a rare presentation of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans on the forefoot to encourage early diagnosis and surgical resection.
Alerts clinicians to DFSP in atypical forefoot masses; extends sparse acral reports but leaves practice change open.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an extremely rare, potentially malignant tumor type that usually presents on the trunk or proximal extremities. The clinical presentation includes a gradually enlarging painless plaque-like or nodular lesion of the skin with surrounding red to blue discoloration. The diagnosis is based on clinical presentation, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, and biopsy with histologic analysis. An early and timely diagnosis improves chances of complete surgical resection thus improving prognosis. Herein, we present a rare case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with the hopes that its addition to the literature will aid in the earlier recognition of future patients and help prevent this potentially curable disease from becoming deadly.
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Wales et al. (2016) conducted a case report in Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (n=1). Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the forefoot was evaluated. A rare case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans presenting on the forefoot is described to aid in earlier recognition and timely surgical resection.
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