Current approaches to cutaneous sarcomas: Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and cutaneous leiomyosarcoma

Cutaneous leiomyosarcoma (LMS) and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) are two rare dermal sarcomas that are locally aggressive but rarely metastasize. Both entities carry a very good long term prognosis. Our current approach to LMS and DFSP is multidisciplinary with the pathologist’s contribution just as important the surgeon’s contribution. Surgical resection is the standard of care and primary management for both DFSP and LMS. In areas approximating critical or sensitive structures (i.e., face) there is an important role for Mohs micrographic surgery.

Source: Current Problems in Cancer - July 8, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Evan S. Glazer, Carlos Prieto-Granada, Jonathan S. Zager Source Type: research