Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans Flashcards
1
Q
Tissue sarcoma arising in the dermis and often penetrates into fat.
■ Etiology is unknown but has been reported to arise in scars. It is caused by a translocation between
chromosome 17 and 22.
A
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
2
Q
Peak age
A
20-50 yo
3
Q
Presentation
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non specific plaque often resembling a keloid w purplish to brown ish coloration
4
Q
histo
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a spindle cell proliferation often arranged as whorls
so-called herring bone pattern
5
Q
Tx
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mohs micrographic sx.
RT
In resection; prognosis is good
