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Daniel J Reilly1, Yew Loong Loo1, William M Alexander1
1From the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Children's Hospital.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|August 13, 2021
Summary
Pediatric dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is rare. Surgical excision achieved recurrence-free survival in all pediatric patients, highlighting the importance of complete tumor removal.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pediatric Oncology
- Dermatopathology
Background:
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, slow-growing fibrohistiocytic tumor originating in the dermis.
- Pediatric cases account for 6% of all DFSP diagnoses, with an incidence of 1 per million children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the management and outcomes of pediatric dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) cases.
- To evaluate the efficacy of surgical excision in achieving recurrence-free survival for pediatric DFSP.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of pediatric DFSP cases managed at a single institution over 23 years.
- Analysis of patient demographics, treatment modalities, and follow-up data.
- Surgical excision as the primary treatment approach for all patients.
Main Results:
- Seventeen pediatric patients (10 male, mean age 9.9 years) were included.
- Median follow-up was 29 months, with no observed recurrences.
- Complete surgical excision with clear margins (R0 resection) was achieved in all cases, with some requiring re-excision.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric DFSP can be effectively managed with surgical excision, leading to excellent outcomes.
- Multidisciplinary team management involving soft tissue tumor specialists, pathologists, and surgeons is crucial.
- Achieving R0 resection is key to ensuring recurrence-free survival in pediatric DFSP.
