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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) in children: A combined multidisciplinary approach
Author(s) -
Sleiwah Aseel,
Psomadakis Cristina,
Craythorne Emma,
Stefanato Catherine M.,
Rickaby William,
Robson Alistair,
Mellerio Jemima E.,
Greig Aina
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.14425
Subject(s) - dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans , medicine , mohs surgery , dermatofibrosarcoma , dermatology , incidence (geometry) , dermatologic surgery , multidisciplinary team , surgery , physics , optics , nursing
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is rare, comprising (1%‐6%) of all sarcomas. The incidence is less than one per million before the age of 20. It is a locally aggressive tumor with a low risk of metastasis. We share our experience in the management of three pediatric patients with complex cases of DFSP in a combined surgical approach involving plastic and dermatologic surgery, using the slow Mohs micrographic surgery technique.

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