title: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: a case report.
abstract: We present a typical case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with local recurrence 2 months after surgery and, motivated by this patient, make a review of the most important aspects. This is a rare tumor and we call special attention to the fact that its recurrence is extremely frequent, so there is absolute need to observe these patients periodically after surgery.
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: I Lym
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ; Sector of Dermatology, University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Sueli
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carneiro
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Mariana
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Menezes
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Stella
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramos-E-Silva
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Taíssa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Magalhães
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Tullia
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cuzzi
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramos-E-Silva
keywords: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans; Malignancy; Neoplasia; Skin tumor