Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans on Tattooed Skin: A Case Report

Adv Skin Wound Care. 2020 Feb;33(2):104-108. doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000613548.11947.b4.

Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon indolent fibroblastic skin tumor with a tendency for local recurrence. Its etiology is unknown, but there may be a link with vaccination sites, burn scars, and previous skin traumas. This report describes a curious case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans occurring secondary to a 16-year-old tattoo.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tattooing*