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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: Rare cause of head and neck swelling

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberance of head and neck is a rare neoplasm and accounts for less than one percent of Head and Neck Neoplasm. The objective of this report is to understand etiology, presentation, histopathologic identification and treatment option for this tumour. The goal of current report is to acquaint the clinician with presentation and treatment option for this disease.

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  1. Department of E.N.T. & Head & Neck Surgery, P.S.Medical College, Karamsad Distt Anand, 388 325, India

    Girish S. Mishra & Arpan Bhatia

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Mishra, G.S., Bhatia, A. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: Rare cause of head and neck swelling. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck S 59, 296–297 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-007-0086-2

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