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Computed Tomographic and Pathological Findings of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Computed Tomographic and Pathological Findings of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans ORIGINAL ARTICLE Computed Tomographic and Pathological Findings of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Xinchun Li, MD, PhD,* Weidong Zhang, MD, PhD,Þ Lihua Xiao, MD,þ Qingsi Zeng, MD,* Xiaomei Wu, MD, PhD,* Jinong Qin, MD,§ and Yuechun Shen, MD|| 2,3 breast, face, and vulva. Diagnosis of DFSP generally depends Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the computed to- on core-needle or incisional biopsy; however, this method can mographic (CT) and pathological findings of dermatofibrosarcoma easily result in recurrence of DFSP owing to undervaluation protuberans to improve the awareness and understanding of the tumors range of the tumor and insufficient excision. It is reported that from aspect of CT images. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is invaluable in evaluating Methods: The CT findings of 16 cases (17 tumors) with dermatofi- 4,5 the range of DFSP and gives a correct surgical plan. There are brosarcoma protuberans confirmed by pathological findings were ret- several reports about MRI appearance and role in diagnosis and rospectively selected. Fourteen cases were primary dermatofibrosarcoma evaluation of DFSP. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans showed protuberans, 2 cases were recurrent tumors. Thirteen patients had CT plain a low-signal mass on T1-weighted images and high signal on T2- and enhanced scans, 1 patient had http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography Wolters Kluwer Health

Computed Tomographic and Pathological Findings of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography , Volume 36 (4) – Jul 1, 2012

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Copyright © 2012 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISSN
0363-8715
eISSN
1532-3145
DOI
10.1097/RCT.0b013e31825d5a24
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22805678
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE Computed Tomographic and Pathological Findings of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Xinchun Li, MD, PhD,* Weidong Zhang, MD, PhD,Þ Lihua Xiao, MD,þ Qingsi Zeng, MD,* Xiaomei Wu, MD, PhD,* Jinong Qin, MD,§ and Yuechun Shen, MD|| 2,3 breast, face, and vulva. Diagnosis of DFSP generally depends Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the computed to- on core-needle or incisional biopsy; however, this method can mographic (CT) and pathological findings of dermatofibrosarcoma easily result in recurrence of DFSP owing to undervaluation protuberans to improve the awareness and understanding of the tumors range of the tumor and insufficient excision. It is reported that from aspect of CT images. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is invaluable in evaluating Methods: The CT findings of 16 cases (17 tumors) with dermatofi- 4,5 the range of DFSP and gives a correct surgical plan. There are brosarcoma protuberans confirmed by pathological findings were ret- several reports about MRI appearance and role in diagnosis and rospectively selected. Fourteen cases were primary dermatofibrosarcoma evaluation of DFSP. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans showed protuberans, 2 cases were recurrent tumors. Thirteen patients had CT plain a low-signal mass on T1-weighted images and high signal on T2- and enhanced scans, 1 patient had

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Journal of Computer Assisted TomographyWolters Kluwer Health

Published: Jul 1, 2012

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