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Acral dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with metastases.

P J Skoll1, D A Hudson, D A Taylor

  • 1Department of Anatomical Pathology, Groote Schuur Hospital, and the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|February 24, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare skin tumor. This case highlights aggressive features including recurrence, fibrosarcomatous change, and metastasis, emphasizing the need for complete initial resection.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an uncommon, slow-growing cutaneous neoplasm.
  • DFSP typically presents on the trunk and extremities, with a high rate of local recurrence.
  • Metastasis is rare but can occur, particularly after multiple local recurrences.

Observation:

  • A rare case of acral (extremity) DFSP in a 48-year-old male is presented.
  • The patient had a history of recurrent DFSP with documented fibrosarcomatous change.
  • Pulmonary parenchymal metastases were identified in this advanced DFSP case.

Findings:

  • The case underscores the potential for DFSP to exhibit aggressive behavior, including fibrosarcomatous transformation.
  • Acral DFSP with aggressive features can lead to distant metastases.

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  • Adequacy of initial surgical resection is critical for prognosis, though optimal margins for foot DFSP remain unclear.

    • Implications:

    • This report emphasizes the importance of thorough surgical evaluation and complete excision for DFSP, especially on the extremities.
    • Awareness of potential fibrosarcomatous change and metastatic risk is crucial for managing recurrent or advanced DFSP.
    • Further research into optimal surgical margins for DFSP in challenging locations like the foot is warranted.