BACKGROUND. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an uncommon tumor of the skin. Clinically, it often masquerades as a benign, indolent tumor on the trunk and extremities. Microscopically, it extends far beyond assessed clinical margins, spreading locally in the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, and
Arsenic exposure followed by the development of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
โ Scribed by David Shneidman; Roger Belizaire
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1986
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 362 KB
- Volume
- 58
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0008-543X
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โฆ Synopsis
A case of documented significant arsenic exposure followed by the development of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is reported. Exposure to arsenic is associated with an increased chance of the subsequent development of a variety of neoplasms. It is possible that dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans may be one such tumor.
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