Survival in patients with primary Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans: National Cancer Data Base analysis

Large tumor size of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) was found to predict mortality when relevant institution-based and treatment-specific factors were not considered, Older age, comorbidities. anaplastic histology, and positive margins predicted mortality while female gender, private insurance, and academic facility or Integrated Network Cancer Program (INCP) predicted survival, Thorough analysis of risk factors in DFSP patients is needed to improve management and increase survival.

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