Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

Definition

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare infiltrating soft tissue sarcoma, generally of low grade malignancy, arising from the dermis of the skin and characteristically associated with a specific chromosomal translocation t(17;22).

Also known as dermatofibrosarcoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, DFSP — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Dermis Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Integumental system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Skin of body Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Imatinib may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)