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ArticleCase reports in oncological medicine2025

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Forehead: Case Report of a Rare Entity and Review of Literature.

Ulrich Igor Mbessoh Kengne, Jaafar Ibn Abou Talib Thiam, Amacoumba Fall, Salif Balde, Mamadou Ndiaye, Joel Gabin Konlack Mekontso, Gorgui Sarr, Etienne Tossou Zoure, Mamadou Sow, Sidy Ka

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Ulrich Igor Mbessoh KengneDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7819-5237
Jaafar Ibn Abou Talib ThiamDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.
Amacoumba FallDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.
Salif BaldeDepartment of Medical Oncology, Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.
Mamadou NdiayeDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.
Joel Gabin Konlack MekontsoDepartment of Internal Medicine, South Brooklyn Hospital, Brooklyn, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7913-2927
Gorgui SarrDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.
Etienne Tossou ZoureDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.
Mamadou SowDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.
Sidy KaDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Dakar, Senegal.

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Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma originating from fibroblasts in the dermal connective tissue, comprising approximately 1% of all soft tissue sarcomas. While most cases involve the trunk and extremities, only 10%-15% occur in the cephalic region, representing less than 1% of all head and neck neoplasms. DFSP is notable for its high propensity for local recurrence following surgical excision and its low metastatic potential. We report a case of recurrent DFSP of the forehead extending to the anterior wall of the left frontal sinus, without brain involvement, in a 33-year-old male with a history of three prior wide local excisions. A multidisciplinary cancer team recommended systemic imatinib therapy. This case highlights the challenges of managing DFSP in an uncommon location, underscoring the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in addressing recurrent and complex presentations.

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dermatofibrosarcoma protuberansforehead neoplasmMohs micrographic surgerymultidisciplinary managementrecurrent sarcoma

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