Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans arising on the hand

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans arising on the hand

Dermatofibrosarcoma is a relatively common, locally aggressive, soft tissue fibrous histiocytoma. Ignorance of its marked propensity for locally invasive growth can lead to inadequate excision, and patients often suffer multiple recurrences. We present a case of dermatofibrosarcoma arising on the ha...

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Veröffentlicht in:Hand 1981-06, Vol.13 (2), p.187-191
Hauptverfasser: Wirman, J A, Sherman, S, Sullivan, M R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adult
Female
Fibrosarcoma - pathology
Fibrosarcoma - surgery
Hand - pathology
Hand - surgery
Humans
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - pathology
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Dermatofibrosarcoma is a relatively common, locally aggressive, soft tissue fibrous histiocytoma. Ignorance of its marked propensity for locally invasive growth can lead to inadequate excision, and patients often suffer multiple recurrences. We present a case of dermatofibrosarcoma arising on the hand, and discuss its natural history and proper surgical therapy.
ISSN:0072-968X