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- Title
Nodular Fasciitis Complicating a Staged Surgical Excision of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans.
- Authors
Malone, C. Helen; Goodwin, Brandon; Wagner, Richard F.; Resto, Vicente; Kelly, Brent
- Abstract
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an unusual spindle cell tumor with a high rate of local recurrence with traditional excision. Fortunately, Mohs micrographic surgery yields excellent cure rates for this neoplasm due to contiguous tumor spread and meticulous tumor mapping and margin analysis. We present the unique case of a patient treated with a modified Mohs technique with an analysis of the final margin with permanent sections, who developed a spindle cell neoplasm in the margins of her second stage excision consistent with nodular fasciitis. Distinguishing residual DFSP from a benign reactive process was an essential and challenging component of this patient’s management.
- Subjects
DERMATOFIBROSARCOMA; NODULAR fasciitis; SURGICAL complications; SARCOMA; CANCER treatment; SURGICAL excision; CANCER relapse
- Publication
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2016, p1
- ISSN
2090-6463
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2016/6074182