Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Palpable mass of the posterior aspect of the cervicothoracic region.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

A well-defined subcutaneous ovoid mass of the left aspect of the cervicothoracic region in contact with the trapezius muscle. It elicits an isosignal to muscles on T1, intermediate signal on T2 and containing areas of high signal on T1 and T2, attenuated on T1 fat sat (fatty components) with mild restricted diffusion. The postcontrast sequences show a vivid heterogeneous enhancement of the solid non-fatty component.

Case Discussion

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

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