Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the scalp: A series of cases

Three cases of dermatofibrosacoa protuberans on the scalp of young women are presented. The scalp is a rare but important anatomic site for this tumor because of the possibility of direct invasion into the skull and brain. The use of DNA analysis to predict biologic aggressiveness of a tumor is disc...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1989-08, Vol.21 (2), p.278-283
Hauptverfasser:	Rockley, Paul F., Robinson, June K., Magid, Morgan, Goldblatt, David
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Female Fibrosarcoma - diagnostic imaging Fibrosarcoma - surgery Humans Medical sciences Skin Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Skin Neoplasms - surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
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Zusammenfassung:	Three cases of dermatofibrosacoa protuberans on the scalp of young women are presented. The scalp is a rare but important anatomic site for this tumor because of the possibility of direct invasion into the skull and brain. The use of DNA analysis to predict biologic aggressiveness of a tumor is discussed.
ISSN:	0190-9622 1097-6787
DOI:	10.1016/S0190-9622(89)70173-0