Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans pigmentado: descripción de un caso pediátrico / Pigmented Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: description of a pediatric case

Resumen: Introducción: El tumor de Bednar es un sarcoma de bajo grado, infrecuente, considerado como la variante pigmen tada del dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP). Objetivo: describir las características clínicas, histopatológicas, el tratamiento y la evolución de un caso pediátrico de esta infrecuente neoplasia. Caso Clínico: escolar de 9 años que consultó por una pápula indurada asintomática, de dos años de evolución en el dorso del cuarto dedo del pie izquierdo. La biopsia incisional de la lesión fue com patibles con un DFSP pigmentado. El estudio inmunohistoquímico mostró positividad intensa para CD34 en toda la lesión, con factor XIIIa negativo. Se complementó el estudio de la pieza histológica con citogenética molecular FISH para el gen PDGFB (22q13.1) el cual reflejó un patrón anómalo en las células tumorales, no así en los melanocitos ni en la piel peritumoral. Se realizó cirugía micrográfica de Mohs diferida con cobertura mediante sustituto dérmico, sin recidiva ni recurrencia tumoral a los 5 años de seguimiento. Conclusiones: El DFSP pigmentado es un sarcoma de bajo grado, que muy infrecuentemente se presenta en pacientes pediátricos. Las variantes clásica y pigmentada deben ser sospechadas ante una lesión papulonodular única, de crecimiento lento y progresivo, con presencia de células fusiformes con patrón estoriforme en la biopsia y con estudio inmunohistoquímico positi vo para CD34. Es una entidad con buen pronóstico, con escaso riesgo de recurrencia y metástasis, si se logra la realización de una extirpación completa.

Abstract: Introduction: Bednar tumor is a rare low-grade sarcoma considered the pigmented variant of dermatofibrosarco ma protuberans (DFSP). Objective: To describe the clinical and histopathological characteristics, treatment and evolution of this rare neoplasm. Clinical Case: A 9-year old female presented with a 2-year history of an indurated, asymptomatic papule on the back of her fourth left toe. The incisio nal biopsy was compatible with pigmented DFSP. The immunohistochemical study showed intense positivity for CD34 throughout the lesion, with negative factor XIIIa. We complemented the study with molecular cytogenetics (FISH) for PDGFB gene (22q13.1) which showed an abnormal pattern in tumor cells, but not in the melanocytes or the peritumoral skin. Delayed Mohs surgery and skin substitute dressing were performed without neoplastic recurrence at 5 years of follow up. Conclu sion: Pigmented DFSP is a low-grade sarcoma that is very rare in pediatric patients. The classical and pigmented variants should be suspected in the presence of a single papulonodular lesion of slow and progressive growth, with presence of spindle cells with storiform pattern in the biopsy and positive immunohistochemical study for CD34. It is an entity with good prognosis, with little risk of recurren ce and metastasis, if complete excision is achieved.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: lo diagnosticamos en la edad pediátrica / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: we diagnose it in the pediatric age

El dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) es un tumor cutáneo, de baja frecuencia, fibrohistiocítico, infiltrante, de lento crecimiento, de agresividad local, de malignidad intermedia; con escasas probabilidades de metástasis pero con alto índice de recurrencia local. El diagnóstico debe sospecharse y confirmarse con histología e inmunohistoquímica. El tratamiento de elección es con cirugía convencional y/o cirugía micrográfica de Mohs, con márgenes de 2-4 cm. Se considera que la prevalencia del DFSP en la edad pediátrica es baja, debido al escaso índice de sospecha. En el presente trabajo compartimos cinco casos de DFSP en la edad pediátrica, estudiados en el Hospital General de Niños Pedro de Elizalde. (AU)

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a cutaneous, low frequency, fibrohistiocytic, infiltrating, slow growing, local aggressiveness, intermediate malignancy tumor; with little chance of metastasis but with a high rate of local recurrence. The diagnosis should be suspected and confirmed with histology and immunohistochemistry. The treatment of choice is with conventional surgery and / or Mohs micrographic surgery, with margins of 2-4 cm. The prevalence of DFSP in pediatric age is considered to be low, due to the low index of suspicion. In this paper we share five cases of DFSP in the pediatric age, studied at the Pedro de Elizalde Children's General Hospital. (AU)

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans. Presentación de un caso / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberant. Presentation of a case

RESUMEN El dermatofibrosarcoma protuberante es un raro tumor fibrohistiocitario de la piel y grado intermedio de malignidad. Localmente tiene un comportamiento agresivo, se extiende al tejido celular subcutáneo y músculo subyacente. Su crecimiento es lento e indoloro con una alta frecuencia de recurrencia posterior a la intervención quirúrgica. Se presentó una paciente operada en el Servicio de Cirugía General del "Hospital Universitario Dr. Mario Muñoz Monroy" de Colón, Matanzas. Diagnosticada con dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans se presentó con un tumor de partes blandas, localizado en parrilla costal izquierdo, recidivante sobre una lesión resecada anteriormente hacia 8 meses. El tumor de superficie multinodular e irregular, de aproximadamente 3 a 4 cm de diámetro, presentaba zonas de color azuladas y otras más oscuras con un área enrojecida circundante, consistencia dura, y no adherida a planos profundos. Con el resultado anatomopatológico se ratificó el diagnóstico. Nuevamente se aplicó tratamiento quirúrgico con amplios márgenes libres de tumor. Las metástasis son raras y pocos frecuentes, pero localmente pueden infiltrar, grasa, fascia, músculos y hasta estructuras óseas. Cuando se presentan ocurren generalmente en pulmón y ganglios linfáticos regionales, en estos casos la supervivencia es muy poca.

ABSTRACT Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberant (DFSP) is a rare fibrohistiocytic skin tumor of intermediate level of malignance. Locally it has an aggressive behavior extending to the subcutaneous cellular tissue and underlying muscle. Its grow is slow and painless with a high recurrence frequency after surgery. The authors present the case of a female patient operated in the Service of General Surgery of the University Hospital ¨Dr. Mario Muñoz Monroy¨ of Colon, Matanzas. Diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberant, she arrived to the consultation with a tumor of soft tissues located in left rib cage, recidivist on a lesion resected 8 months before. It had a multinodular and irregular surface, of around 3-4 cm diameter, with bluish and dark blue areas and a reddened surrounding area of hard consistence, not adhered to deep planes. The diagnosis was ratified by the neuropathologic result. The surgical treatment was applied again with wide free-tumors margins. Metastases are rare and few frequent, but locally they can infiltrate fat, fascia, muscles and even bone structures. When they present they occur mainly in lung and regional lymphatic ganglia; in these cases survival is scarce.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans vulvar: tres casos clínicos de localización inusual / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans vulvar: three clinical cases of localization unusual

RESUMEN El dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) es un sarcoma fusocelular de grado intermedio de malignidad con máxima incidencia en adultos entre 20 y 40 años y de localización habitualmente troncular (cabeza, cuello extremidades superiores). Se presentan tres casos de DFSP de localización excepcional a nivel vulvar. Las pacientes fueron tratadas con vulvectomía respetando márgenes de seguridad pero, debido a la idiosincrasia del tumor, presentaron recidivas locales que precisaron de una nueva cirugía. En su posterior seguimiento no presentaron recaídas y se encuentran libres de enfermedad.

ABSTRACT Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an intermediate grade spindle-cell sarcoma with a highest incidence in adults between 20 and 40 years old and a trunk location (head, neck and arms). We introduce three case reports of vulvar DFSP considered unusual because of their location. The patients were conducted a free-margin vulvectomy but, due to the nature of the tumor, local reappearances required a second surgery. In the subsequent follow-up they did not suffer from any tumor relapse and they are currently disease-free.

An unusual variant of atrophic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Abstract: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon neoplasm that is most often seen in young adults. The most common clinical presentation is the protruding form; however, other subtypes are known, such as the atrophic. In 2012 there were only 33 reports of this variant in the literature. Many cases of Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in children are only discovered in adulthood because they were not diagnosed early. Due the high morbidity, we raise the need for attention from the dermatologist to recognize uncommon neoplasms in the clinical practice. We report a case of a 15-year-old patient diagnosed with atrophic Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans on the back.

Expansão prévia no tratamento de dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante envolvendo o osso frontal / Preceding expansion in the treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans involving the frontal bone

Introdução: Dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante é um tumor cutâneo raro de malignidade intermediária e potencial metastático baixo, apresentando, entretanto, alta taxa de recorrência após tratamento cirúrgico. O tratamento cirúrgico clássico é a ressecção alargada com margens variadas. Métodos: Os pacientes foram submetidos à expansão prévia dos tecidos da região frontal utilizando dois expansores convencionais. Margens laterais de 3 cm de tecido de aparência normal foram tatuadas com tinta nanquim. Os expansores foram incluídos em uma cirurgia anterior, através de incisões cutâneas distantes dessas marcas, em um plano cirúrgico logo acima do periósteo, preservando a área de ressecção alargada previamente delimitada. Os tecidos laterais foram expandidos e, posteriormente, os pacientes foram submetidos à ressecção do tumor. A margem profunda incluiu da lâmina externa do osso frontal. O período médio de expansão foi de 45 dias. Resultados: Foram relatados três casos de dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante da região frontal com envolvimento da lâmina externa do osso frontal. Os retalhos expandidos fecharam facilmente os defeitos. O acompanhamento pós-operatório médio foi de 194 meses, sem nenhuma recorrência tumoral. Conclusão: A expansão tecidual prévia da região frontal no tratamento do dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante, invadindo o osso frontal, usando margens laterais de 3 cm com remoção da lâmina externa, permitiu facilmente o fechamento do defeito, em três pacientes. O tempo de acompanhamento médio de 194 meses sem nenhuma recorrência tumoral mostrou a eficiência do método.

Introduction: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare skin tumor with intermediate malignancy and low metastatic potential, but a high recurrence rate after surgical treatment. Treatment involves extended resection with variable margins. Methods: Patients were managed with preceding expansion of tissues of the forehead using two conventional expanders. The lateral margins of normal-appearing tissue 3-cm apart were tattooed with China ink. In a preceding operation, expanders were inserted through skin incisions at a distance from the marks, by undermining the surgical plane just above the periosteum, while preserving the area of wide resection previously delimited. After the lateral tissues were expanded, the patients underwent surgical resection. The deep margin included the outer table of the frontal bone. The expansion period averaged 45 days. Results: Three cases of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the forehead with involvement of the outer table of the frontal bone are described. The expanded flaps easily closed the defects. The average follow-up was 194 months without tumor recurrence. Conclusion: Preceding expansion of forehead tissue in the treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with invasion of frontal bone, using 3-cm lateral margins and removal of the outer table of the frontal bone, allowed easy closure of the defect in 3 different patients. Average follow-up of 194 months with no recurrence of the lesion showed the effectiveness of the method.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberante en una paciente adulta / Protuberant dermatofibrosarcoma in a mature patient

Se presenta el caso clínico de una paciente de 56 años de edad, quien acudió al Hospital Provincial Docente Clinicoquirúrgico Saturnino Lora Torres por presentar una gran tumoración localizada en la espalda baja, poco dolorosa y con necrosis tumoral en la región apical. Se le realizó exéresis total del tumor con márgenes de sección amplios. La biopsia del espécimen confirmó la presencia de un dermatofibrosarcoma protuberante. Luego de varios días de hospitalización bajo estricta vigilancia y tratamiento médico se le dio el alta; 6 meses después de la cirugía su evolución ha sido satisfactoria

The case report of a 56 years patient is presented who went to Saturnino Lora Torres Teaching Clinical Surgical Provincial Hospital due to a large tumor located in the low back, not very painful and with tumoral necrosis in the apical region. Total exeresis of the tumor was carried out with wide section margins. The biopsy specimen confirmed the presence of a protuberant dermatofibrosarcoma. After several days of hospitalization under strict surveillance and medical treatment she was discharged; 6 months after the surgery her clinical course has been satisfactory

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: A propósito de un caso / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: About a case

El dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) es un tumor cutáneo raro, localmente agresivo, con tendencia a la recurrencia local pero que rara vez metastatiza. Constituye el sarcoma de origen cutáneo más común. Representa un desafío diagnóstico y terapéutico para los dermatólogos, debido a la alta tasa de recurrencia local que posee. En el siguiente artículo, presentamos el caso de un paciente con este diagnóstico y su posterior manejo (AU)

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an unusual locally aggressive cutaneous tumor, with tendency to local recurrence but rarely to metastasis. It is the most common cutaneous sarcoma, presenting a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for dermatologists, due to the high rate of local recurrence. A male patient diagnosed with DFSP and its subsequent management is reported (AU)

Dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante diagnosticado erroneamente como queloide e tratado com acetonido de triancinolona / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans misdiagnosed as keloid and treated with triamcinolone acetonide

INTRODUÇÃO: Dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante é um tumor de pele raro e de malignidade intermediária, com baixo potencial metastático, mas altas taxas de recorrência após tratamento cirúrgico. Por apresentar eventual semelhança clínica com cicatrizes hipertróficas e queloides, o diagnóstico correto mostra-se fundamental para o sucesso do tratamento. O objetivo do presente trabalho é fazer um alerta e relatar quatro casos de dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante erroneamente diagnosticados como queloide e tratados alhures com infiltração de acetonido de triancinolona. MÉTODO: Entre novembro de 1983 e janeiro de 2008, foram atendidos quatro pacientes com dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante que tinham sido submetidos alhures a infiltrações intralesionais de acetonido de triancinolona, em virtude de diagnóstico errôneo de queloide. Nos quatro casos, foram realizadas excisões cirúrgicas radicais, com remoção de 3 cm de tecido sadio nas margens laterais, incluindo-se, na margem profunda, uma estrutura anatômica não infiltrada pelo tumor. Os pacientes receberam avaliação médica periódica em longo prazo. RESULTADOS: Os pacientes foram acompanhados por uma média de 159 meses. Três pacientes (75%) permaneceram vivos, sem sinais de doença em atividade. Um paciente (25%) faleceu devido à doença, após tentativa de remover o avançado tumor recorrente, por meio de extensa cirurgia craniofacial. A recidiva ocorreu sete anos após a operação radical. CONCLUSÃO: Dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante deve ser considerado no diagnóstico diferencial dos queloides. A infiltração intralesional de acetonido de triancinolona só deverá ser realizada após diagnóstico de certeza, que pode demandar exame anatomopatológico prévio. Um exame clínico cuidadoso e o conhecimento da lesão favorecem um diagnóstico preciso e, portanto, um tratamento adequado.

INTRODUCTION: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare skin tumor with intermediate malignancy, low metastatic potential, and high recurrence rates after surgical treatment. Owing to a possible clinical resemblance with hypertrophic scars and keloids, the correct diagnosis is fundamental for treatment success. The objective of the present work is to report on four cases of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans misdiagnosed as keloid and treated elsewhere with infiltration of triamcinolone acetonide. METHOD: Between November 1983 and January 2008, four patients with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans who had undergone intralesional infiltration with triamcinolone acetonide elsewhere were treated because of an erroneous diagnosis of keloid. Radical surgical excision was performed, and 3 cm of healthy tissue was removed from the side margins, including the deep margin, an anatomical structure not infiltrated by the tumor. The patients underwent long-term periodic medical evaluations. RESULTS: The patients were followed-up for an average of 159 months. Three patients (75%) are still alive without signs of disease at the time of this report. One patient (25%) died of the disease after an attempt to remove the advanced recurrent tumor using extensive craniofacial surgery. Recurrence occurred 7 years after the radical operation. CONCLUSION: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans must be considered in the differential diagnosis of keloids. Intralesional infiltration with triamcinolone acetonide should only be performed after diagnostic confirmation , which may require pathological examination. A careful clinical examination and knowledge of the lesion favor a precise diagnosis and an appropriate treatment.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: série de 27 casos consecutivos / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: a single series of 27 consecutive cases

INTRODUÇÃO: A dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) é um tumor maligno de baixo grau de partes moles caracterizado por infiltração local agressiva e propenso a recidiva local. Este estudo retrospectivo analisou resultados clínicos, taxas de recidiva e sobrevida após tratamento cirúrgico de DFSP. MÉTODOS: Pacientes submetidos a cirurgia para erradicação completa do tumor, e subsequente seguimento por exame clínico e vigilância ultrassonográfica de locais primários do tumor e linfonodos correspondentes para detectar recidiva local ou distante. A cirurgia, invariavelmente, incluiu grande excisão do tumor, seguida por procedimentos de reconstrução diferente como enxerto de pele em 23 casos (85%), retalho local em 2 pacientes (7.4%), retalho livre em 1 caso (4%), enquanto a principal sutura foi realizada apenas em um caso (4%). RESULTADOS: Foi necessária segunda cirurgia em 9 casos (33%) para atingir margens livres mínimas de 2-3 cm. Outros tratamentos cirúrgicos foram utilizados, como cirurgia micrográfica de Mohs, ou terapias adjuvantes, como radioterapia e quimioterapia. Em nossa série de pacientes o intervalo livre de recidiva variou de 1 a 10 anos, com média de 6 anos. A recidiva local ocorreu em 3 pacientes (11%), e necessitou de outras excisões cirúrgicas extensas. Um total de 27 pacientes não desenvolveu metástase distante durante o seguimento. CONCLUSÃO: A excisão extensa é efetiva para disponibilizar local confiável para controlar a doença, porém somente se limitadas por margens livres de 2-3 cm e confirmadas por patologista. A vigilância clinica e ultrassonografia durante o seguimento permite identificação precoce de eventuais recidivas locais e envolvimento de linfonodos.

INTRODUCTION: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare low-grade malignant tumor of soft tissues characterized by aggressive local infiltration and propensity for local recurrence. This retrospective study analyzed clinical outcomes, recurrence and survival rates after surgical treatment of DFSP. METHODS: Patients underwent surgery to complete eradicate tumor, and subsequently a close follow-up by clinical examination and ultrasounds surveillance of primary tumor site and corresponding lymph nodes, to detect local or distant recurrence. Surgery invariably included wide excision of tumor, followed by different reconstructive procedures as skin grafting in 23 cases (85%), local flap in 2 patients (7.4%), free flap in 1 case (4%), while primary closure was performed only in one case (4%). RESULTS: Second surgery was needed in 9 cases (33%) to achieve minimum free-margins of 2-3cm. Other surgical treatments like Mohs Micrographic Surgery, or adjuvant therapies, like radio- or chemotherapy were not used. Free-recurrence lapse among this series of patients varied from 1 to 10 years, with a medium period of 6 years. Local recurrence occurred in 3 patients (11%), and required a further extended surgical excision. A total of 27 patients did not develop distance metastasis during the follow-up. CONCLUSION: Extended excision is effective to provide a reliable local control of disease, but only if free margins limiting 2-3 cm is confirmed by pathologist. Clinical and ultrasound surveillance during close follow-up provide early detection of eventual local recurrence and of lymph nodes involvement.

Retalho Duoescapular: uma nova opção na cirurgia reparadora do ombro / Duoscapular flap: a new option in shoulder reconstructive surgery

INTRODUÇÃO: O Dermatofibrossarcoma do Ombro é patologia incomum e seu tratamento demanda extensas ressecções. O sistema escapular é fonte de retalhos bastante utilizados nesta região. MÉTODO: Realizado estudo longitudinal, prospectivo, através da condução de um caso de Dermatofibrossarcoma Protuberans em ombro direito, submetido a ressecção e reconstrução local com Retalho Duoescapular, obtido através da associação dos retalhos escapular e paraescapular. RESULTADOS: Paciente evoluiu sem intercorrências no pós-operatório, não sendo observadas complicações sistêmicas e locais, e limitações funcionais. CONCLUSÃO: O Retalho Duoescapular é nova e relevante opção para reconstrução de feridas extensas, com exposição de estruturas nobres no ombro. Permite fechamento primário da área doadora, sem acrescentar morbidade ao procedimento.

INTRODUCTION: Shoulder cutaneous fibrosarcoma is an unusual pathology that requires extensive resections. The scapula is a source of flaps widely used in this region. METHOD: A longitudinal and prospective study was carried out in a patient with protuberans cutaneous fibrosarcoma on the right shoulder who underwent resection followed by local reconstruction with a Duoscapular Flap (a combination of scapular and parascapular flaps). RESULTS: The patient had no postoperative complications, as systemic and local complications as well as functional limitations were not observed. CONCLUSION: Duoscapular Flap placement is a novel procedure and a relevant choice for the reconstruction of extensive wounds exposing noble structures in the shoulder. It allows the primary closure of the donor area without increasing the morbidity of the procedure.

Ressecção alargada no tratamento do dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante / Extended resection for treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

INTRODUÇÃO: Dermatofibrossarcoma Protuberante (DFSP) é um tumor de pele raro e de malignidade intermediária, com baixo potencial metastático, mas alta taxa de recorrência após tratamento cirúrgico. O tratamento clássico é a ressecção alargada, com margens variáveis. Muitos trabalhos descreveram os resultados da cirurgia micrográfica de Mohs no tratamento desta afecção. O objetivo deste estudo retrospectivo é verificar se a ressecção alargada constitui um método confiável no tratamento do DFSP. MÉTODO: Entre agosto de 1968 e setembro de 2013, 31 lesões foram ressecadas em 30 pacientes com DFSP. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos à excisão cirúrgica radical, com remoção de 3 cm de tecido sadio nas margens laterais e com a margem profunda incluindo uma estrutura anatômica não infiltrada pelo tumor. Os seguintes aspectos foram estudados: gênero, idade, local da lesão, tratamento prévio e características peculiares da proservação. RESULTADOS: Dezenove (63,3%) pacientes eram do sexo masculino e 11 (37,7%), do feminino. A média de idade da apresentação foi de 40,9 anos. As lesões estavam localizadas em tronco (61,3%), cabeça (22,6%), membros superiores (6,4%), membros inferiores (6,4%) e pescoço (3,3%). Tratamento prévio não foi observado em 58,1% dos pacientes. Um paciente (3,3%) evoluiu com recidivas e óbito, em decorrência do tratamento cirúrgico; três (10,0%) faleceram por outras causas. CONCLUSÕES: A ressecção alargada com margens de 3 cm, com remoção de estrutura anatômica sadia, constitui método eficiente no tratamento do DFSP.

INTRODUCTION: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare skin tumor with intermediate malignancy and low metastatic potential, but a high recurrence rate after surgical treatment. The classical treatment is extended resection with varying margins. Many studies have described Mohs micrographic surgery for treatment of this disease. This retrospective study was to verify if extended resection is a reliable DFSP treatment method. METHOD: A total of 31 lesions were resected in 30 patients with DFSP between August 1968 and September 2013. All patients underwent radical surgical excision, with removal of 3 cm of healthy tissue on the lateral margins and with deep margin including an anatomical structure without tumor infiltration. Analyzed patient characteristics included sex, age, tumor site, previous treatment, and peculiar characteristics observed during the follow-up period. RESULTS: Nineteen (63.3%) patients were male and 11 (37.7%) female. Their average age at tumor presentation was 40.9 years. The tumors were located on the trunk (61.3%), head (226%), upper limbs (6.4%), lower limbs (6.4%), and neck (3.3%). No previous treatment was reported in 58.1% of the patients. One patient (3.3%) developed recurrence and died due to the surgical treatment; three patients (10.0%) died from other causes. CONCLUSIONS: Extended resection with 3-cm margins and removal of healthy anatomical structures is an effective treatment for DFSP.

Case for diagnosis

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a fibrohistiocytic tumor of intermediate malignancy with aggressive localized growth, high recurrence rate, but low metastatic potential. It appears as a hardened plaque, with slow growth, upon which the development of nodules occurs. It predominates in the trunk and is unusual in acral locations. Histopathology reveals spindle cells with storiform pattern and cartwheel-like or whirlwind-like aspect. Immunohistochemistry shows positivity for CD34. The treatment is surgical. We report a case of long evolution, with an unusual location, that relapsed after surgery, to emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and proper treatment, avoiding aggressive resections with increased morbidity.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans atrófico congénito: descripción de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Congenital atrophic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: a case report and literature review

El dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) atrófico congénito es un tumor extremadamente poco frecuente, con contados reportes en la literatura mundial. Habitualmente el diagnóstico se demora años y se confunde con diversas marcas de nacimiento o con otras lesiones que cursan con atrofia cutánea. El comportamiento biológico sería, sin embargo, similar al de las otras formas de DFSP que se presentan en el niño y en el adulto, con alto riesgo de recurrencia tras la resección tumoral, por lo cual es importante conocer el aspecto para sospechar el diagnóstico. El estudio histopatológico se debe complementar con la inmunotinción con CD34, un marcador de utilidad no solo para aclarar el diagnóstico, sino también para guiar el tratamiento en la Cirugía de Mohs, que es en la actualidad el tratamiento de elección. La patogenia del DFSP se relacionaría con una mutación genética que provocaría una sobreproducción del factor de crecimiento derivado de las plaquetas que llevaría a un crecimiento celular maligno estimulado autocrinamente. El principal diagnóstico diferencial del DFSP atrófico congénito, tanto clínico como histopatológico, es el hamartoma dendrocítico dérmico tipo medallón, tumor congénito benigno descrito el año 2004. Presentamos el caso de un niño a quien se le diagnosticó un DFSP atrófico congénito a los 13 años de edad, después de haber sido reiteradamente interpretado como una lesión sin importancia. En este caso, se realizó resección con márgenes amplios, porque la ubicación anatómica lo permitía. En el control a los 18 meses después del tratamiento, el paciente no ha presentado recurrencias.

Congenital atrophic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an extremely rare tumor, with few reports in world literature. Usually the diagnosis take a lot of years and get confused with many birthmarks or other lesions that present with cutaneous atrophy. However, the biological behavior would be similar to other forms of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) shown in children and adults, with high risk of recurrence after surgical resection, that is why is so important to know the aspect to suspect the diagnosis. The histopathological study is complemented by the CD34 inmuno staining, used to clarify the diagnosis and to guide the treatment in Mohs micrographic surgery, which is currently the treatment of choice. The pathogenesis of DFSP would be related to a genetic mutation that induce an overproduction of platelet-derived growth factor that would lead to autocrine-stimulated malignant cell growth. The main differential diagnosis, clinical and histological, is the medallion-like dermal dendrocyte hamartoma, a congenital tumor first described in 2004. We report the case of a child who was diagnosed with a congenital atrophic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans at the age of 13, after been repeatedly interpreted as a lesion without any importance. In this case, a resection with wide margins was made, because the anatomical location allowed it. The patient has not shown any recurrence of the tumor after 18 months of treatment.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans pigmentado: tumor de Bednard / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: bednar tumor

El Tumor de Bednard es una rara forma de presentación del Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans, clasificado como un sarcoma de bajo grado con alta agresividad local y tendencia a la recurrencia cuando no presenta márgenes quirúrgicos adecuados. Presenta una difícil aproximación inicial y notoria demora en el correcto diagnóstico, lo que muchas veces influye negativamente en su pronóstico. Presentamos en el siguiente reporte un paciente de 24 años con diagnóstico de Tumor de Bednard, que se presentó como un tumor sólido subcutáneo de larga data.

Bednard tumor is a rare form of presentation of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. It is classified as a low-grade sarcoma with high local aggressiveness and relapse tendency when inadequate surgical margins are present after surgery. Diagnosis is difficult and shows a marked delay in the correct diagnosis, affecting the prognosis. We present a case-report of a patient with the diagnosis of Bednard tumor presented as a subcutaneous long standing solid tumor.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans de cuero cabelludo / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of scalp

El Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP), es una tumoración poco frecuente, representa del 2 al 6 por ciento de todos los sarcomas de tejido blandos, se considera de origen dérmico. Se caracteriza por ser de una malignidad intermedia, con poca potencialidad metastásica aun que lo puede hacer tardíamente en el desarrollo de la enfermedad, es de crecimiento por lo general lento, localmente agresivo y con altos índices de recurrencia luego de los tratamientos. Mayormente afecta pacientes entre los 20 y 50 años aunque se han descrito casos en niños y ancianos, como es este caso. Se presenta el caso de un paciente de 91 años de edad, con una tumoración localizada en cuero cabelludo, el procedimiento quirúrgico de extirpación el para estudio histopatológico de toda la masa tumoral, que permitió efectuar el diagnóstico de Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans. Se discute aspectos clínicos, diagnósticos y terapéuticos de este caso.

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a rare tumor, accounts for 2 to 6 per cent of all soft tissue sarcomas, it is considered of dermal origin. It is characterized as intermediate malignancy with low metastaic potencial, it can do even late in the development of the disease, is usually slow growing, locally aggressive with high recurrence rates after treatment. Mainly affects patients between 20 and 50 years although cases, have been reported in children and the elderly, as in this case. A case of a patient 91 years old with a tumor located on the scalp, the surgical procedure of removal for histopathological study of the whole tumor mass, allowed the diagnosis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. We discuss clinical, Diagnostic and therapeutic in this case.

Dermatofibrossarcoma protuberans gigante de couro cabeludo: relato de caso / Giant dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of scalp: case report

O dermatofibrossarcoma protuberans (DFSP) é uma neoplasia de tecidos moles de notávelagressividade local, altos índices de recorrência (> 40%) e baixo potencial metastatizante.Ocorre principalmente em tronco e porção proximal de extremidades, sendo incomum emcouro cabeludo, onde perfaz menos de 5% do total de casos. Habitualmente apresenta dimensõesmédias de 5 cm à ocasião da ressecção cirúrgica. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatarcaso de paciente com tumoração gigante em couro cabeludo (20x16x14 cm), enfatizandosuas peculiaridades e discutindo possibilidades terapêuticas.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a soft tissue neoplasm with remarkable localaggressiveness, high levels of recurrence (> 40%) and low metastasizing potential. Occurspredominantly in trunk and proximal extremities, being uncommon in scalp, where representsless than 5% of all cases. Usually presents average size of 5 cm at the time of surgicalexcision. The objective of this study is to report a patient with giant tumor of scalp (20x16x14cm), emphasizing its peculiarities and therapeutic options.

Dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante: relato de três casos / Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: report of three cases

Introdução. O dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante é uma neoplasia de tecidos moles de baixo grau proveniente da derme. É um tipo raro de sarcoma que pode ocorrer em qualquer local do corpo. Ocorre mais comumente em adultos jovens ou de meia idade, se inicia como massa nodular cutânea no tronco ou nas extremidades. O padrão de crescimento é usualmente lento e persistente. Este tumor se desenvolve em anos e torna-se protuberante. Apresenta comportamento localmente agressivo sendo comum a recidiva local. No entanto, as metástases a distância são excepcionais. O tratamento, em geral, consiste em ressecção ampla tridimensional com margens de 2 a 3 cm. Casos. O autor apresenta três casos desse raro tipo de sarcoma, que foram tratados por ressecção radical com boa evolução. Todas as ressecções foram R0 (margens livres). Não houve recidivas, com seguimento de dois equatro anos. Conclusão. A despeito de sua raridade, o dermatofibrossarcoma protuberante pode ter bom prognóstico se adequadamente tratado. Tem sido observada forte correlação entre diagnóstico correto e cirurgia adequada com maior controle dessa neoplasia em longo prazo.

Introduction. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is probably best considered a low-grade dermic soft tissue tumor. It is a rare type of sarcoma that may occur anywhere in the body. More frequently, it occurs in early or middle life beginning as a nodular mass. The pattern of growth is usually slow and persistent. This tumor enlarge over many years, it becomes protuberant. It presents locally aggressive nature furthermore local recurrence is common, although distant metastases are exceptional. The wide resection with 2-3 cm free margins is the best treatment. Cases. The author presents three cases of this rare sarcoma that were treated by means radical resection with a good outcome. All resections were R0 (free-margins). There were no recurrences with follow-up period between two and four years.Conclusion. Despite of its rarity, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans may present a good prognosis if adequately treated. It has been observed great relationship between correct diagnosis plus adequate surgery with major longterm disease control.