The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

December 2013

Considerations for tissue expansion in the management of massive dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the head and neck.

Author Information

Austin M Badeau,Frederic W-B Deleyiannis,Mark Granick

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark.,Division of Plastic Surgery, Departments of Surgery and Otolaryngology, University of Colorado Hospital & Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora.,University of Colorado School of Medicine, MSIV, Aurora.

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Summary

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a locally invasive soft tissue tumor with rare malignant potential, but a high tendency for local recurrence. We present 2 cases of DFSP involving the head and neck requiring tissue expansion for reconstruction.

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