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Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

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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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Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

UMLS

Dermatofibrosarcoma, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, NOS, Dermatofibrosarcoma, NOS, Dermatofibrosarcomas

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diagnosis: Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans