Dermatofibrosarcoma is a relatively common, locally aggressive, soft tissue fibrous histiocytoma. Ignorance of its marked propensity for locally invasive growth can lead to inadequate excision, and patients often suffer multiple recurrences.
We present a case of dermatofibrosarcoma arising on the hand, and discuss its natural history and proper surgical therapy.
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