Have Fibrodermatosarcoma Protuberans In Forearm. Is It Life-threatening?

Posted on Sun, 1 Jul 2012

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Question : Hi,
I'm male 49 y.o. the doctor have found a fibrodermatosarcoma protuberans 2cm in my right forearm, it's XXXXXXX for my life?
thanks for your time
fabio

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (2 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Fibrodermatosarcoma protuberans is a benign tumor which may become malignant. Metastasis is rare.
It is a locally aggressive tumor with high rate of recurrence.
It is not XXXXXXX for your life. Surgical removal may be followed by a radiotherapy to avoid the recurrence. You only need to keep an eye on the lesion and get it properly treated.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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