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A fibrosarcoma of the skin, beginning most often as an indurated nodule that grows slowly and hence is often ignored until it grows large. Dermatofibrosarcomas show an extremely aggressive tendency to invade local surrounding tissue. They do not metastasize, however, even after multiple recurrences. About 50% will recur after simple incision; hence wide excision should be resorted to. (DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p1356)

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Dermatofibrosacroma Protuberans eMedicine

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a relatively uncommon soft tissue neoplasm with intermediate-to-low grade malignancy. Although metastasis rarely occurs, DFSP is a locally aggressive tumor with a high recurrence rate.
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Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans DermNet NZ

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What is dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)? DFSP is an uncommon skin tumour arising in the deeper layer of the skin (the dermis). It grows slowly but has a tendency to recur after excision. Luckily, it rarely spreads to other sites beyond the skin.
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DFSP Doctors doctor

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans or DFSP is a sarcoma of low malignant potential. Its importance lies in its locally aggressive behavior which may necessitate a wide surgical excision with repeated local recurrences.
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DFSP Histopathology India

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a fibrohistiocytic tumour of intermediate malignancy ,characterized by a distinctive storiform growth pattern and frequent local recurrences.
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