Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: Experience at a Third-Level Referral Center

Stefano Caccavale; Adriana Martins Basso; Paola Vitiello; Andrea Ronchi; Antonello Sica; Pasquale Verolino; Ruzica Jurakic Toncic; Giuseppe Argenziano

doi:10.5826/dpc.1201a33

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: Experience at a Third-Level Referral Center

Authors

Stefano Caccavale Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
Adriana Martins Basso Medicina Integrada, private practice, Sao Paulo, Brasil
Paola Vitiello Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
Andrea Ronchi Pathology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
Antonello Sica Oncology and Hematology Unit, Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
Pasquale Verolino Plastic Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
Ruzica Jurakic Toncic Department of Dermatology and Venereology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Giuseppe Argenziano Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy

Author Biography

Stefano Caccavale, Dermatology Unit, Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy

Dermatology Unit, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli Naples, Italy

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