Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans - a rare, slow growing benign, locally agressive dermal sarcoma: A case report

Gurz A. A., Gumus M.

JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, vol.69, no.10, pp.1550-1552, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.5455/jpma.302642267
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE PAKISTAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1550-1552
  • Keywords: Family Medicine, Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans, Soft Tissue Sarcomas, Surgery
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) has been described as the most common dermal sarcoma. It is a rare, slow growing, low-grade malignancy that is locally aggressive and has a high rate of recurrence and low metastatic potential. Most DFSPoccur on the torso, proximal extremities, head and neck regions. DFSP is characterised by local aggressiveness and if not completely removed, it recurs easily.