Treatment of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans with Mohs Micrographic Surgery
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Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Vulva
Introduction. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a rare cutaneous tumour of low/intermediate malignant potential, which occasionally arises on the vulva. Historically, the treatment has been wide local excision (WLE). Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is now recommended to ensure precise margin control. MMS to treat DFSP of the trunk and extremities is well documented. However, no report t...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Surgery
سال: 1988
ISSN: 0003-4932
DOI: 10.1097/00000658-198801000-00019