Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans : The Current State of Multidisciplinary Management

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, infiltrative, soft tissue tumor. It has a propensity for deep invasion but a low risk for distant metastasis. The classic presentation is a slowly progressive, painless, and erythematous to purpuric patch on the trunk or arms. A deep, subcutaneous punch biopsy or incisional biopsy should be performed for diagnosis in all suspected cases; wide undermining of the skin is to be avoided for minimizing the risk of tumor seeding and for retaining the feasibility of histopathologic examination of re-excisions. Histopathologic distinction of DFSP from dermatofibroma requires immunohistochemical assessment for CD34, factor XIIIa, nestin, apolipoprotein D, and cathepsin K. Management of this cutaneous sarcoma involves a multidisciplinary oncologic approach. Surgical excision is usually the first step in management. DFSP has a high propensity for local recurrence, even when surgical margins are negative; therefore, radiation therapy or rarely systemic therapy is recommended, especially for locally advanced or metastatic cases. The indolent nature of DFSP requires lifelong surveillance for recurrence; however, most recurrences occur within 3 years of the primary excision. The median time for the development of a local recurrence is estimated to be 32 months. An emerging theragnostic transmembrane receptor target, folate hydrolase-1 (FOLH1; prostate-specific membrane antigen), has been expressed in benign dermatofibromas and in high-grade sarcomatous phenotypes. These findings suggest that DFSP may also express FOLH1, which could allow for surveillance with FOLH1 PET/CT and antibody-mediated brachytherapy.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:18

Enthalten in:

Skinmed - 18(2020), 5 vom: 02., Seite 288-293

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Ramirez-Fort, Marigdalia K [VerfasserIn]
Meier-Schiesser, Barbara [VerfasserIn]
Niaz, M Junaid [VerfasserIn]
Niaz, M Obaid [VerfasserIn]
Feily, Amir [VerfasserIn]
Fort, Migdalia [VerfasserIn]
Lange, Christopher S [VerfasserIn]
Caba, David [VerfasserIn]

Themen:

Antigens, Surface
EC 3.4.17.21
FOLH1 protein, human
Glutamate Carboxypeptidase II
Journal Article
Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 11.10.2021

Date Revised 11.10.2021

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status MEDLINE

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM317282255