Diagnosis: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Description: Large purple nodules in the groin
Morphology: Nodule,purple
Site: Groin adult
Sex: M
Age: 38
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a terrible tumour.Most cases occur on the trunk.Despite their size they seldom metastasize.Pain is a feature as the lesions slowly expand.Mohs' surgery is the treatment of choice or the lesions have to be widely and deeply excised or they will recur.