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Case Reports
. 2025 Dec;104(12):766-769.
doi: 10.1177/01455613231172321. Epub 2023 Apr 20.

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Face

Daniel Pardo  1 , Danielle Scarola  2 , Gillian K Weston  3 , Todd E Falcone  2
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Case Reports

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Face

Daniel Pardo et al. Ear Nose Throat J. 2025 Dec.
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Abstract

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a locally aggressive tumor with high rate of local recurrence but low metastatic potential. Its high-grade fibrosarcomatous variant and occurrence on the head and neck are rare findings associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The most significant prognostic feature of DFSP is obtaining tumor free surgical margins. As such, accurate recognition and proper management of this uncommon and locally aggressive malignancy is especially crucial in head and neck surgery.

Keywords: Fibrosarcomatous; cancer; dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans; head and neck.

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