Patrizi A, Vespignani F, Fraternali GO, Neri I. A pediatric case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: an immunohistochemical study.
Pediatr Dermatol 2000;
17:29-33. [PMID:
10720984 DOI:
10.1046/j.1525-1470.2000.01706.x]
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Abstract
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a fibrohistiocytic tumor of intermediate malignancy that usually occurs in early or mid-adult life as a nodular cutaneous mass. DFSP has rarely been reported during childhood or at birth. We report a case of childhood DFSP that illustrates the usefulness of immunohistochemical analysis in the differential diagnosis between DFSP and other fibrohistiocytic proliferations occurring in the skin. A prompt and correct diagnosis is very important in order to ensure appropriate treatment and to prevent local recurrences.
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