Advances in Hematology and Oncology Research(AHOR)

Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz Hospital, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Case Report   
  Unusual Presentation of a Rare Case of Breast Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans in a Young Male: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Author(s): Wadha Almohamdi*, Rana Alghamdi, Aeshah Mandili, Rawan Rafi, Abdulmonem Almutawa and Eman Khayat
  
  Introduction: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an extremely rare subtype of soft tissue neoplasm. Although DFSP typically manifests in the trunk and extremities, it rarely occurs in the breast, and is often misdiagnosed as benign or malignant breast lesions. Data regarding DFSP in the breast is scarce in existing literature. Only 13 cases in men have been documented. Here, we present a case diagnosed with breast DFSP in a young male patient who underwent surgical excision at our facility. Case Report: A 24 years old male patient presented to the surgical clinic complaining of painless right breast lump for 8 months. The patient denied any nipple discharge. No history of hormonal or steroids medications use. Upon examination there was non-tender 1cm mass felt at lower outer quadrant of the right breast, with no changes in the overlying skin.. Read More»
  

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