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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2026

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans misdiagnosed as lipoma: a case report and literature review.

Xinghao Yang, Feiyu Yin, Haiyang Jiang, Yuqin Wang, Longguo Dai, Zhishun Yang, Xusong Pang, Chongjian Zhang

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Xinghao Yang *Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Feiyu Yin *Department of Urology, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Haiyang JiangDepartment of Urology, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yuqin WangDepartment of Urology, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Longguo DaiDepartment of Urology, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Zhishun YangDepartment of Urology, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Xusong PangDepartment of Urology, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Chongjian ZhangDepartment of Urology, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan, China.

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Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a relatively rare locally aggressive skin tumor. In its early stages, it can be easily confused with benign tumors such as lipomas and fibromas. Negative surgical margins represent the preferred treatment method for DFSP. For patients with advanced, unresectable disease, imatinib is a good option. The high rate of local recurrence remains a significant issue affecting patient prognosis. Here, we report on a case of a 30-year-old male patient with DFSP originating from the pubic symphysis. Due to the nonspecific clinical signs and the imaging findings, coupled with the rarity of DFSP and its location, the patient was misdiagnosed as having a lipoma and underwent surgical treatment. It was only through pathological examination that a diagnosis of DFSP was confirmed. This case emphasizes the importance of considering DFSP in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses, even in atypical locations.

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