# Anterior Abdominal Wall Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: A Rare Case

**Authors:** Bhushan Shah, Adithya R Vijendra

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66627 · Cureus · 2024-08-11

## TL;DR

This paper presents a rare case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in the abdominal wall and discusses the surgical treatment and repair process.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in the detailed documentation of a rare tumor location and the surgical management approach in the anterior abdominal wall.

## Key findings

- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans was successfully excised from the anterior abdominal wall.
- Skin grafting was used to repair the defect following tumor removal.
- The paper reviews clinical features and surgical outcomes for this rare tumor location.

## Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon, indolently progressive, locally aggressive soft tissue neoplasm that characteristically arises from the dermal and subcutaneous layers. While excision is the primary treatment modality, addressing defects following tumor removal can be challenging, particularly in cases involving the anterior abdominal wall. This publication paper presents a case study of a patient with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in the anterior abdominal wall, detailing the surgical approach and subsequent defect repair using skin grafting. We also provide a comprehensive review of the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, surgical options, and outcomes associated with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in this unique location.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (MONDO:0011934)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** tumor (MESH:D009369), soft tissue neoplasm (MESH:D012983), Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (MESH:D018223)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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