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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2008;24(2):203-206.
Published online November 30, 2008.
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Head and Neck:Report of 6 Cases
Hyo Seok Seo;Sang Won Seo;Choong Hyun Chang;Min Gu Kang;Hak Chang
두경부에서 발생한 융기성 피부섬유육종 치험 6례
서효석;서상원;장충현;강민구;장 학
Abstract
Objectives :DFSP(Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans) is an uncommon, slowly growing, locally invasive malignant tumor that usually presents as a painless, often long-standing mass arising in the dermis of skin. It occurs most frequently on the trunk and proximal parts of the limbs, less commonly in the head and neck region and has a frequent tendency to recur after surgical excision. Clinically, the initial appearance of the tumor similar to that of benign tumor such as keloid and dermatofibroma. Therefore, accurate clinical diagnosis and adequate surgical excision are important. Materials and Methods :We experienced 6 patients of DFSP in head and neck during the recent 6 years, 5 male and 1 female patients. The age of the patients ranged from 31 to 66. As reconstructive methods, the authors used cervicofacial flap, trapezius musculocutaneous flap, TRAM flap, anterolateral thigh free flap and skin graft.
Results
:The patients were followed up after operation from 24 to 79 months and all remained free of disease except one case, who occurred at forehead area.
Conclusion
:We present the experience of 6 cases of DFSP occurred in head and neck. We obtained satis-factory results with appropriate diagnosis and treatment which wide excision with surgical margins 3-5cm. We also present an operative plan of this locally aggressive and highly recurrent tumor.
Key Words: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Head and neck


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