Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in a child

Authors
Vandeweyer, E Clause, L DeMey, A Urbain, FC
Citation
E. Vandeweyer et al., Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in a child, EUR J PLAST, 23(3), 2000, pp. 152-153
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
0930343X → ACNP
Volume
23
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
152 - 153
Database
ISI
SICI code
0930-343X(200004)23:3<152:DPIAC>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon malignant mesenchymal tumor which is characterized by local aggressivity and recurrence. About 50 cases have been reported in the pediatric population. In the case presented, the lesion as a mass 5 mm in diameter, with normal overlying skin and no pain. The diagnosis was made by histology obtained on an incisional biopsy. Trea tment was by wide local excision.