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18728975

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2008-8-27
pubmed:abstractText
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare skin cancer with intermediate malignancy, characterized by a progressive local growth and a propensity for local recurrence. DFSP is most frequent in adults; however, in recent years, DFSP in childhood emerged to be more common than previously believed. Unfortunately DFSP in children may be misdiagnosed, leading to a delay in the treatment. The authors report two cases of childhood DFSP with unusual clinical presentation: a congenital nodular variant and an atrophic variant developed at 2 years of age, both with acral localization. They highlight the importance of an early diagnosis by pediatricians and dermatologists to ensure an appropriate complete excision and reduce the risks of recurrences.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
1521-0669
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
25
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
559-66
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2008
pubmed:articleTitle
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in childhood: two case reports and review of the literature.
pubmed:affiliation
Plastic Surgery Unit-Regional Melanoma Referral Center, Tuscan Tumor Institute (ITT), Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, Florence, Italy. g.gerlini@dfc.unifi.it
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports