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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?

This is an extremely rare skin cancer. It grows slowly and seldom spreads beyond the skin, but it may recur even after removal. It originates from the connective tissue of the skin's middle layer. The exact cause remains unknown, but skin injury could be a risk factor.

Symptoms of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

  • Lumps under the skin

  • Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth

Questions your doctor may ask to check for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

  • Do you feel a lump/lumps under your skin?

  • Are there black, blue, or brown spots on the skin or elsewhere? (Including moles)

Treatment for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Treatment options include surgery to remove the tumor, radiation therapy, or targeted therapy.

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References

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  • Thway K, Noujaim J, Jones RL, Fisher C. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: pathology, genetics, and potential therapeutic strategies. Ann Diagn Pathol. 2016 Dec;25:64-71. doi: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2016.09.013. Epub 2016 Sep 27. PMID: 27806849.

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  • Mujtaba B, Wang F, Taher A, Aslam R, Madewell JE, Spear R, Nassar S. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: Pathological and Imaging Review. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 2021 Mar-Apr;50(2):236-240. doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2020.05.011. Epub 2020 Jun 1. PMID: 32620358.

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  • Badhey AK, Tikhtman R, Tang AL. Management of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2021 Aug 1;29(4):278-282. doi: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000721. PMID: 33993132.

    https://journals.lww.com/co-otolaryngology/Abstract/2021/08000/Management_of_dermatofibrosarcoma_protuberans.10.aspx

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