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[Congenital dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: a case report].

C Muniesa1, N Curcó, X Pagerols

  • 1Servicio de Dermatología. Hospital Mútua de Terrassa. Barcelona. España. cristinamuniesa@hotmail.com

Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas
|October 27, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare skin cancer. This report details a rare congenital case in a 10-year-old boy, highlighting successful surgical management without recurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Dermatology
  • Pediatric Oncology

Background:

  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, low-grade fibrohistiocytic skin tumor.
  • Typically affecting adults aged 20-50, DFSP presents as a plaque or macule, progressing to nodular lesions.
  • Congenital DFSP is exceptionally rare, with only 27 cases documented globally.

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