Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in childhood: two case reports and review of the literature.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare skin cancer with intermediate malignancy, characterized by a progressive local growth and a propensity for local recurrence. DFSP is most frequent in adults; however, in recent years, DFSP in childhood emerged to be more common than previously believed. Unfortunately DFSP in children may be misdiagnosed, leading to a delay in the treatment. The authors report two cases of childhood DFSP with unusual clinical presentation: a congenital nodular variant and an atrophic variant developed at 2 years of age, both with acral localization. They highlight the importance of an early diagnosis by pediatricians and dermatologists to ensure an appropriate complete excision and reduce the risks of recurrences.
Gerlini
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Plastic Surgery Unit-Regional Melanoma Referral Center, Tuscan Tumor Institute (ITT), Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, Florence, Italy. g.gerlini@dfc.unifi.it
Mariotti
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G
Urso
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Brandani
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Reali
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Borgognoni
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D018223:Dermatofibrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery