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Triple primary malignancies are rare, involving the occurrence of three distinct, unrelated cancers in a single patient, requiring a personalized, multidisciplinary treatment approach. A 69-year-old male was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), lung adenocarcinoma, and papillary thyroid carcinoma. After amputation for DFSP, following staging and genetic evaluation, a multidisciplinary tumor board designed a tailored treatment plan, adjuvant chemotherapy for lung adenocarcinoma while monitor regularly the thyroid carcinoma via ultrasound.

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Background: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, locally aggressive, soft-tissue sarcoma. The treatment is surgical and includes wide local excision (WLE) or Mohs micrographic Surgery (MMS). There is no consensus regarding the preferred type of surgery.

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Purpose: To identify candidate susceptibility genes for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP).

Methods: All individuals with DFSP from the International Sarcoma Kindred Study ( = 3767 individuals with sarcoma diagnoses from Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and United States) and cohorts that were not ascertained based on sarcoma status or other phenotypes (Geisinger MyCode,  = 170,503 individuals, United States; UK Biobank,  = 469,789 individuals, United Kingdom) were evaluated for germline pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) variants in 156 cancer genes.

Results: There were 92 unrelated individuals with DFSP across the 3 cohorts.

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  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) with atrophic and pigmentary features (AP-DFSP) is a rare skin condition characterized by lesions mainly on the trunk and limbs, often presenting as depressed, colored plaques.
  • This study analyzed 14 cases of AP-DFSP to determine clinical features, treatment responses, and prognostic outcomes, finding that patients had a mean age of 25 years and most cases were successfully treated with complete surgical excision.
  • Results indicated that AP-DFSP has more benign characteristics compared to standard DFSP, with a high likelihood of complete remission following surgery and no reported local recurrences or metastasis in the studied cases.
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  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a locally aggressive tumor that can be difficult to treat if it comes back, with the first surgery being crucial for achieving a cure.
  • The success of the initial surgery largely depends on the experience of the surgeon performing it.
  • In resource-limited environments, having a surgical excision margin greater than 5 cm, along with reconstructive surgery by well-trained professionals, can improve outcomes significantly.
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Objective: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a moderately malignant soft tissue sarcoma with localized infiltrative growth. The extensive surgical scope and high recurrence rate of DFSP brings dysfunctional, aesthetic, psychological and economic problems to patients. The aim of this study is to explore the global publication characteristics, research hotspots and future trends of DFSP over the past 32 years via an intuitive visualized way.

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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, locally aggressive skin malignancy known for its high recurrence rate. It predominantly affects the trunk and extremities but can occasionally present on the face. A 47-year-old man presented with a rapidly progressive, painless swelling on the left side of his face for six months.

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Head and neck dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (HNDFSP) is a rare neoplasm with a high rate of local infiltration and local recurrence but a low rate of distant metastasis. Given the limited literature on HNDFSP and existing studies pointing to possible racial and ethnic differences, further research is needed to understand important clinical correlates that may impact treatment and prognosis. The National Cancer Database (NCDB) was queried for all cases of HNDFSP diagnosed from 2004 to 2016.

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Tattoo complications: Neutrophilic dermatoses, viral and systemic fungal infections, and neoplasms.

J Am Acad Dermatol

November 2024

Department of Dermatology, University of California Davis Health, Sacramento, California; Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, California; University of Florida College of Medicine, Maples Center for Forensic Medicine, Gainesville, Florida. Electronic address:

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  • - PDEMA, previously known as CCPDMA, allows for complete histologic visualization of tumor margins, which helps in accurately removing cancerous tissue while preserving healthy tissue.
  • - It is the preferred treatment method by NCCN for certain skin cancers due to its high cure rates, with Mohs micrographic surgery being the most common PDEMA technique used in the U.S.
  • - The article discusses the differences between Mohs and Tubingen PDEMA techniques, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between surgeons and pathologists, and includes a step-by-step Tubingen protocol with visual aids.
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare malignancy of mesenchymal origin of medium-low grade with a tendency to local recurrences but not to distant metastases. We present the case of a 37-year-old male who underwent surgical resection of a 1.2 cm DFSP lesion on the left shoulder in May 2020.

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  • * A study compared 17 desmoplastic melanomas (including 5 NFLDM cases) with 53 neurofibromas to identify distinguishing features and the role of molecular testing in diagnosis.
  • * Key differences include the presence of lymphoid aggregates and specific vascular structures in neurofibromas that are absent in NFLDM, along with molecular testing revealing genetic abnormalities linked to melanoma.
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  • * The patient group consisted of nearly equal numbers of men and women, with a mean age of 62 years, and the UE procedures were performed by various types of surgeons, including plastic, orthopedic, and general surgeons.
  • * Results showed high rates of inappropriate surgical techniques, with many patients requiring re-excisions and subsequent soft-tissue reconstruction, highlighting the need for improved education on sarcoma management for all surgeons.
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DFSP is a cutaneous soft tissue sarcoma. A 35 year old male patient presented with DFSP in the inguinal region which is a rare soft tissue sarcoma which usually presents in the torso, occurring very rarely in the inguinal region. Hence in case of any swelling in the inguinal region, DFSP should be in differential diagnosis.

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Ultrasound in Skin Cancer: Why, How, and When to Use It?

Cancers (Basel)

September 2024

Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Lo Fontecilla 201 of 734 Las Condes, Santiago 8330111, Chile.

Background: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in human beings. Ultrasound is a powerful and non-invasive imaging technique that has expanded its use in dermatology, including in the skin cancer field. The full range of critical anatomical information provided by ultrasound cannot be deduced from a naked eye examination, palpation, or other imaging techniques such as dermoscopy, confocal microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging, or PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography).

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A 21 year-old Japanese man had a rapidly growing pedunculated soft tumor in the abdomen within the past year, the base of which had persisted for 17 years. A skin biopsy of the soft part resembled neurofibroma. However, the excised specimen showed that the tumor base comprised spindle cells arranged in a storiform fashion and expanded around fat cells with a honeycomb infiltration.

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