Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Progressive painless swelling of the medial aspect of the left leg.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male

The MRI sequences demonstrate a well-defined subcutaneous ovoid mass of the medial aspect of the left leg (4.5x4.2x2.8 cm). It shows an intermediate signal on T1WI, high signal on T2/STIR with intense and heterogeneous enhancement on postcontrast sequences. No involvement of the adjacent medial gastrocnemius muscle.

Case Discussion

MRI features of a subcutaneous tumor, pathologically proven as a dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)

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