Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 201-208 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2003 |
Keywords
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
- Fibrosarcomatous change
- Metastatic
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology