NCIt related terms : Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, NOS;
CISMeF acronym : DFSP;
NCIt definition : A low grade fibroblastic neoplasm presenting as a nodular cutaneous mass, most often
on the trunk and the proximal extremities. The tumor diffusely infiltrates the dermis
and the subcutaneous tissues. It is considered a locally aggressive neoplasm, which
often recurs but rarely metastasizes.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: 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 of tissue
that make up the skin) of the limbs or trunk of the body. They can grow into surrounding
tissue but do not spread to other parts of the body. These tumors are related to giant
cell fibroblastomas.;