Atrophic pigmented dermatofibrosarcoma presenting as infraorbital hyperpigmentation

Dermatology. 1997;194(1):65-7. doi: 10.1159/000246061.

Abstract

Background: Pigmented dermatofibrosarcoma is a rare tumor of the skin and constitutes 1-5% of all dermatofibrosarcoma. Most cases present as polypoid multinodular growth. Occasional cases may be atrophic. We report an extraordinary case with progressive infraorbital atrophy.

Observation: A 24-year-old woman came to us for a diffuse bluish atrophic lesion over the left infraorbital area. The lesion progressed gradually over 2 years. Histologic examination revealed mature spindle cell proliferation in the lower dermis and hypodermis. Interspersed were some heavily pigmented melanocytes.

Conclusion: We report an unusual case of progressive bluish discoloration and atrophy of the infraorbital area. This is a rare manifestation of dermatofibrosarcoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atrophy
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Disease Progression
  • Facial Dermatoses / diagnosis*
  • Facial Dermatoses / pathology
  • Facial Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Facial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hyperpigmentation / diagnosis*
  • Hyperpigmentation / pathology
  • Melanocytes / pathology
  • Orbit*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Pigmentation