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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.

W B Laskin1

  • 1National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

CA: a Cancer Journal for Clinicians
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a slow-growing skin sarcoma that can recur locally if not fully removed. Wide excision is standard, but Mohs surgery shows promise for future treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an intermediate-grade skin sarcoma.
  • It typically presents in adults on the trunk or extremities with an indolent early course.
  • DFSP is known for local invasiveness and high recurrence rates after incomplete excision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the characteristics, behavior, and treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
  • To highlight the importance of complete surgical removal for preventing recurrence.
  • To discuss the potential role of Mohs surgery in DFSP management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentation and behavior of DFSP.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes, focusing on surgical excision.

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  • Evaluation of emerging surgical techniques, including Mohs surgery.

    • Main Results:

    • DFSP often has a subtle initial appearance but is locally invasive.
    • Incomplete excision leads to frequent local recurrence.
    • Metastasis is rare but can occur after multiple recurrences.
    • Fibrosarcomatous transformation indicates a more aggressive disease course.

    Conclusions:

    • Wide surgical excision remains the primary treatment for DFSP.
    • Prompt and complete removal is crucial to minimize recurrence.
    • Mohs surgical approach is a promising future option for managing DFSP.