Head and Neck Imaging

Ultrasound Imaging Features of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans*

Author:CHEN Xiang-mei, SHEN Yu-zhou, LIU Li

affiliation:Department of Ultrasound Imaging, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518036, Guangdong Province, China

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Abstract

Objective To analyze the ultrasound imaging features of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans(DFSP), and to provide evidences for clinical differential diagnosis and management. Methods Clinical data and ultrasound findings of 11 patients confirmed DFSP were analyzed retrospectively. Results Of the 11 patients, 9 were involved the trunk, other locations included low limb (n=1) and right temporal sclap(n=1). Seven were newly diagnosed cases, and 4 were recurrences. On ultrasound imaging, the lesions ranged in size from 1.6-8.3cm (mean, 3.8cm, standard deviations, 1.8 cm). Most of the lesions were nodular and well-circumscribed, with abundant blood supply. None of the patients had evidence of lymph node, or distant metastasis. Conclusion The ultrasound characteristics of DFSP are valuable for clinical differential diagnosis and management.

【Keyword】Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans; Ultrasound Imaging

【Chart number】R739.5;R445.1

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】10.3969/j.issn.1672-5131.2018.08.042