PROTUBERANT DERMATOFIBROSARCOMA - AN UNUS UAL SKIN TUMOR

Local reoccurrence of protuberant dermatofibrosarcoma was seen in a fe male patient 3 years after exeresis. We reviewed the data in the liter ature on the physical examination, outcome, histology, and therapeutic approach. The Darier and Ferrand dermatofibroma is a very unusual ski n tumour which develops in the dermal layer. Diagnosis can only be con firmed by histologicaal examination of the specimen. Wide surgical exe resis is required to avoid local relapse. Despite the high risk of reo ccurence, the prognosis is excellent.