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Question: Good evening my name is sergeant warrant in IME military recruiter in I have a question referring to types of skin cancer my question is is DFSP type of cutaneous malignancy
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is a skin cancer

Detailed Answer:
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Yes, DFSP also called Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon intermediate-grade fibrohistiocytic sarcoma of the skin. It occurs most often in adults aged 20-50 years and is associated with local invasion and a high recurrence rate. This means that does not spread very easy and the prognosis is good, but if discovered when has given metastases can result in death.

Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards, Dr. Klarida Papaqako, General and Family physician.
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Good Evening My Name Is Sergeant Warrant In IME Military

Brief Answer: Yes, it is a skin cancer Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service. Yes, DFSP also called Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon intermediate-grade fibrohistiocytic sarcoma of the skin. It occurs most often in adults aged 20-50 years and is associated with local invasion and a high recurrence rate. This means that does not spread very easy and the prognosis is good, but if discovered when has given metastases can result in death. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind regards, Dr. Klarida Papaqako, General and Family physician.