Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans in Active Duty Military Personnel: A Case Report
- 9 October 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Military Medicine
- Vol. 188 (7-8), e2719-e2722
- https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usab423
Abstract
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an uncommon, soft tissue sarcoma with a high rate of local recurrence, low rate of distant metastasis, and infiltrative growth. We report two cases of DFSP in young active duty military personnel. Both cases underwent primary excision at the Armed Forces Capital Hospital with positive surgical margins and underwent re-excision at Samsung Medical Center. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare finding, and wide local excision with or without skin flap remains the procedure of choice. Awareness of DFSP in young patients is important for proper diagnosis and treatment and to achieve local control. Complete excision of the tumor with a clear surgical margin and thorough surveillance after surgery are recommended for service members to maintain their active duty status and to prevent ineffective combat conditions.Keywords
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