Document Type : Case Report

Authors

1 Private Office, Tehran, Iran

2 Center for Research and Training in Skin Diseases and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

3 Dermatopathology Department, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a malignant, slowgrowing, locally aggressive tumor of the skin with a high rate of recurrence. It is a very uncommon malignant skin tumor, especially in the head and neck area (10-15% of cases). This case report discusses a rare case of scalp DFSP.

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