Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the hand: a case report.

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a slowly growing, low-grade sarcoma originating in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It generally occurs with equal frequency on the trunk and proximal extremities. Only three cases have been reported to occur on the hand. A case of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the right hand anterior to Guyon's canal is reported, and the literature is reviewed.