title: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the toe.
abstract: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an unusual soft-tissue tumor with a propensity for local recurrence and occasional metastatic spread. Given its indolent course, it may be mistaken for atypical scarring or a keloid growth. Most lesions are trunkal or on the proximal extremities with digital lesions being extremely rare. There is only one previous reference of the tumor arising on a toe. Early diagnosis and prompt wide local resection of this entity are required to prevent a local recurrence, which would necessitate a wider, more debilitating resection. The management of a patient with a dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the second toe is presented along with a review of the literature.
authors: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
authors: B A
authors: BA
authors: Kraemer
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Fremling
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004434:Early Ambulation; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000601:surgery*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*