Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

J Dermatol Surg Oncol. 1978 Jan;4(1):81-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.1978.tb00384.x.

Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a well-differentiated sarcoma that rarely metastasizes but is characterized by a high recurrence rate. This is due to clinically undetectable, microscopic extensions into the surrounding dermis. Chemosurgery (Mohs) is effective in the ablation of this tumor because the extensions can be identified and eradicated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fibroma / pathology
  • Fibrosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Fibrosarcoma / pathology
  • Fibrosarcoma / surgery*
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / pathology
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery*