dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:healthcare_organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gleevec
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skincare_product
gptkbp:can_metastasize_to lungs
gptkbp:caused_by biopsy
gptkbp:first_described_by 1924
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
gptkbp:is_a soft tissue tumor
gptkbp:is_associated_with chromosomal translocation
immunosuppression
systemic symptoms
C D34 positive cells
local recurrence risk
sclerosing variant
gptkbp:is_characterized_by a firm mass
a firm, rubbery texture
a nodular appearance
a raised lesion
a slow-growing mass
a solitary lesion
fibrous tissue growth
local recurrence
gptkbp:is_considered a benign tumor
a rare tumor
gptkbp:is_described_as keloids
gptkbp:is_linked_to gptkb:neurofibromatosis_type_1
gptkb:DFSP_gene
gptkb:FAP_syndrome
genetic mutations
increased risk of recurrence
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to slow-growing
malignant
painful
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as the abdomen
the arms
the back
the legs
the scalp
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:African_Americans
young adults
females
Caucasians
people with lighter skin
gptkbp:is_used_for pigmented lesions
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:Person
adults
older adults
extremities
trunk
any age group
gptkbp:precedes trauma
gptkbp:rarity gptkb:Person
gptkbp:requires follow-up care
multiple surgeries
gptkbp:scientific_classification low-grade sarcoma
gptkbp:social_responsibility gptkb:lipoma
gptkb:dermatofibroma
generally good
clinical examination
gptkbp:symptoms painless lump
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:hospital
radiation therapy
targeted therapy
Mohs surgery
excision