Metastatic potential of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with fibrosarcomatous change

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a relatively uncommon fibrohistiocytic tumor that is locally aggressive. DFSP is associated with frequent local recurrences but rarely metastasizes. It has been suggested that fibrosarcomatous change within a dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP‐FS) is associated with increased risk of local recurrence and distant metastases. Metastases remain rare, however, and are typically preceded by multiple local recurrences. We report a rare case of a DFSP‐FS metastasis to the head of the pancreas without any preceding local recurrence. J. Surg. Oncol. 2003;82:201–208. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.