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case_images: (a) & (b): H&E x 40 & x100-malignant spindle cells in storiform and herring bone pattern in a fibrocollagenous stroma. (c) H&E x40-tumour cells infiltrate the fibrous septa and trapped subcutaneous fat lobules giving a honey comb appearance-DFSP.
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case_images: Histology reported a forearm mass with a dermal tumour composed of malignant spindle cells in storiform and herring bone pattern in a fibrocollagenous stroma- DFSP, Figure 1(a) and (b). Tumour cells infiltrated the fibrous septa and trapped subcutaneous lobules giving a honey comb appearance, Figure 1(c).
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case_images: Clinical photograph of DFSP showing scarification marks.
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case_images: Prior to presentation in our facility, he had sought for traditional medical therapy managed with scarification and topical herbs to no avail, Figure 2.
case_images: (a)-Clinical photograph of DFSP, (b)-chest X-ray-AP & lateral views, showing clear lung fields and soft tissue shadow.
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case_images: Examination revealed a healthy-looking man with a swelling located on the left side of the back over the left scapular measuring 13 x 8 cm across the widest dimensions, Figure 3(a). Chest X-ray showed clear lung fields and showed a soft tissue shadow of the mass, Figure 3(b).
case_images: Clinical photograph of recurrent DFSP.
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case_images: Counselled for adjuvant therapy with imatinib but he defaulted and represented 2 months with a recurrent lesion, Figure 4.