Pediatric Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: Surgery Outcomes.
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is the most common type of cutaneous sarcoma in children. We performed a single-center retrospective chart review describing the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients < 18 years old with a histologically confirmed diagnosis of DFSP. Fifteen patients were included; 60% (n = 9) were treated with Mohs micrographic surgery, 40% (n = 6) with wide local excision, and the average wound size was 60.8 cm2 (SD 47.5) and 77.4 cm2 (SD 64.9), respectively, with no recurrence or metastases noted in either group. Our study suggests that both types of surgery may have comparable results when their indications are performed after a multidisciplinary evaluation.