Treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with Mohs micrographic surgery.
Ten patients with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, all of whom had been treated previously by conventional excisional surgery without success, were treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. A team approach utilizing margin control by Mohs-trained physicians and reconstruction by surgical specialists was employed. Average follow-up exceeds 3 1/2 years, with no recurrences. Microscopically controlled excision appears to be the treatment of choice for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Hobbs
E R
ER
Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
Wheeland
R G
RG
Bailin
P L
PL
Ratz
J L
JL
Yetman
R J
RJ
Zins
J E
JE
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000517:prevention & control; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors