Mohs' micrographic surgery for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Clin Exp Dermatol
; 35(8): 849-52, 2010 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-20456396
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare soft-tissue tumour with a high local recurrence rate. Recent reports indicate more favourable cure rates with Mohs' micrographic surgery (MMS).AIM:
To investigate the beneficial use of MMS for DFSP in a single institution in Korea.METHODS:
A retrospective review was performed of pertinent demographic data, tumour data, treatment characteristics and follow-up data of 11 patients between 1997 and 2007. A review of literature for treatment methods and recurrence rates of DFSP was also performed.RESULTS:
In total, 11 patients (7 female, 4 male; mean age 26.9 years, range 3-36) with DFSP were identified and analysed. A mean number of 1.8 MMS layers were required to clear the tumour. All tumours were excised and reconstructed by the surgeon. There were no identifiable recurrences in the follow-up period of an average of 26 months.CONCLUSIONS:
Treatment of primary and recurrent DFSP by MMS results in a low recurrence rate with possible benefits of smaller defects compared with wide local excision. This study provides further support for MMS as the treatment of choice for DFSP.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutâneas
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Cirurgia de Mohs
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Dermatofibrossarcoma
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article