Abstract
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, slow-growing, locally invasive, easily recurring cutaneous tumor of intermedi-ate malignancy. This type of tumor usually develops on the trunk or proximal extremities, but rarely on the head and neck regions. Metastasis is rare, with lung metastasis occurring most frequently. DFSP is often dismissed by both patients and physicians in the early stage. Conservative surgical management results in a high local recurrence rate. A cases of recurrent DFSP of the occipital scalp is presented and a literature review is conducted to highlight the clinicopathological presentation and management of this tumor.
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