Pigmented dermatofibrosarcoma (Bednar tumour) of scalp.

Pigmented dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) also known as Bednar tumour is a very rare variant of DFSP which is considered to be of intermediate grade along with the presence of melanin-containing dendritic cells. Only a handful of cases have been described in the literature so far. It is centred around the dermis or subcutis and can pose a diagnostic challenge by being confused with other pigmented lesions of the skin. We hereby report one such unusual case of a man in his late 20s presenting with swelling over the forehead for the past 7 years. Hence a diagnosis of pigmented DFSP should always be considered while reporting pigmented subcutaneous lesions with spindle cell morphology.

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