Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans arising on the hand.
Dermatofibrosarcoma is a relatively common, locally aggressive, soft tissue fibrous histiocytoma. Ignorance of its marked propensity for locally invasive growth can lead to inadequate excision, and patients often suffer multiple recurrences. We present a case of dermatofibrosarcoma arising on the hand, and discuss its natural history and proper surgical therapy.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005354:Fibrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery