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Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Known as: DFSP, Dermatofibrosarcoma, dermatofibrosarcomas protuberans 
A type of tumor that begins as a hard nodule and grows slowly. These tumors are usually found in the dermis (the inner layer of the two main layers… (More)

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Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
soft tissue
Fibroblasts
Skeletal bone
Dermis
Skin

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
Imatinib mesylate in advanced dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: pooled analysis of two phase II clinical trials.
PURPOSE Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a dermal sarcoma typically carrying a translocation between chromosomes 17 and… (More)
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2006
2006
The prognostic significance of fibrosarcomatous transformation in dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a superficial tumor characterized by high rates of local recurrence and a small risk of… (More)
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Molecular and clinical analysis of locally advanced dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans treated with imatinib: Imatinib Target Exploration Consortium Study B2225.
PURPOSE The cutaneous malignant tumor dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is typically associated with a translocation between… (More)
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2005
2005
Sustained complete remission of metastatic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans with imatinib mesylate.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a soft tissue tumor which may recur locally and rarely causes metastases to vital… (More)
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Gene expression patterns and gene copy number changes in dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is an aggressive spindle cell neoplasm. It is associated with the chromosomal… (More)
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Molecular targeting of platelet-derived growth factor B by imatinib mesylate in a patient with metastatic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
PURPOSE Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is caused by activation of the platelet-derived growth factor B (PDGFB) receptor, a… (More)
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2002
2002
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: MR imaging features.
OBJECTIVE The objective of our study was to describe the MR imaging features of 10 cases of histologically confirmed… (More)
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Differential sensitivity to imatinib of 2 patients with metastatic sarcoma arising from dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare superficial sarcoma usually affecting the trunk, with significant risk of local… (More)
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1997
1997
Surgical treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare dermal tumor that recurs after inadequate primary treatment. In a retrospective study… (More)
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1997
1997
CD34 and factor-XIIIa immunoreactivity in dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and dermatofibroma.
The histologic distinction between dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) and the fibrous type of benign fibrous histiocytoma… (More)
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