Vulvar dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the vulva is an extremely rare neoplasm. This low-grade sarcoma of the dermis clinically appears to be encapsulated but microscopically has tumor projections well away from the central nodules. Wide local excision is the recommended treatment for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans; however, a more radical surgical approach may be needed to obtain clear surgical margins. The following case study present the fifth reported patient with this unusual neoplasm on the vulva.
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Department of Obstetries and Gynecology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas 78234.
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Nobles
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Crooks
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D002987:Clitoris / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D014844:Vulva / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery