A pediatric case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: an immunohistochemical study.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a fibrohistiocytic tumor of intermediate malignancy that usually occurs in early or mid-adult life as a nodular cutaneous mass. DFSP has rarely been reported during childhood or at birth. We report a case of childhood DFSP that illustrates the usefulness of immunohistochemical analysis in the differential diagnosis between DFSP and other fibrohistiocytic proliferations occurring in the skin. A prompt and correct diagnosis is very important in order to ensure appropriate treatment and to prevent local recurrences.
Patrizi
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Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Study of Bologna, Italy.
Vespignani
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Fraternali
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Neri
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D002648:Child; D018223:Dermatofibrosarcoma / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology*