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Case Report | Radiotherapy and Oncology | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 294 - 295 | India
Radiotherapy with Adult Immunization in Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: A Case Report
Abstract: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare soft?tissue sarcoma characterized by slow growth but a strong tendency for local recurrence. Surgery is considered the primary treatment, while radiotherapy has an important role in recurrent or unresectable disease. We report a case of a 53?year?old male who initially presented with a large DFSP in the D8?L4 paravertebral region that was surgically excised with immunohistochemistry confirming the diagnosis. The patient was subsequently lost to follow?up. One year later he developed localized recurrent disease in the D11?D12 paravertebral region confirmed on MRI and PET?CT but declined re?surgery or biopsy. He was treated with definitive radiotherapy (50 Gy in 25 fractions) along with an adult vaccination protocol and achieved a complete metabolic response on follow?up PET?CT. This case highlights the role of radiotherapy in recurrent DFSP and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive supportive care, including adult immunization, during cancer treatment.
Keywords: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, radiotherapy, adult vaccination, PET?CT, soft tissue sarcoma
How to Cite?: Dr Ankur Sharma, Dr Manoj U Mahajan, "Radiotherapy with Adult Immunization in Recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: A Case Report", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 294-295, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26604235143, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26604235143