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Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans or Dermatofibrosarcoma Protruding (Skin) – Symptoms, Treatment & Support

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Posted by adeel | Nov 1, 2022

What is Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans or Dermatofibrosarcoma Protruding?

Dermatofibrosarcoma protruding is a rare type of skin cancer that arises from connective tissue cells in the middle layer of the skin. Dermatofibrosarcoma protruding usually appears as pimples or rough spots on the skin, then grows and becomes a lump of tissue. In most cases, it develops on the skin of the arms, legs, chest, and abdomen. This is a low-grade tumor, i.e. it grows slowly and does not spread to other distant or internal parts of the body.

Disease Causes

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is associated with translocation (rearrangement) of genetic material on chromosome 17 and chromosome 22. Signs and symptoms The patient may suffer from the following signs and symptoms. These are

  • A rough patch, lesion, or pimple like growth on the skin
  • No pain in the lesion

Diagnosis

The following diagnostic tests and procedures can be used to make a diagnosis. These are

  • Physical examination of the skin to see the site, size, and extent of the tumor
  • Biopsy of the lesion and histopathology
  • Imaging tests such as MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to see the extent of the lesion or tumor.

Treatment

Surgical removal of the tumor is the main treatment option. Other treatment options are radiation therapy and chemotherapy.


 

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