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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Homa Najafi, M.D.[2]Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
The causes of Dermatofibroma has not been identified.
Differentiating Dermatofibroma from Other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Dermatofibroma is a common benign skin lesion that is seen in almost 3000 dermatophatology laboratory specimens per 100,000 ones. As most of patients with Dermatofibroma are asymptomatic, the worldwide incidence of Dermatofibroma is unknown. Patients of all age groups may develop Dermatofibroma. Although, it is more occurred in 20s to 40s ages. There is no racial predilection to dermatofibroma. Female are more commonly affected by Dermatofibroma than male. The female to male ratio is approximately 2 to 1.
Risk Factors
There are no established risk factors for Dermatofibroma. Although, It is believed that minor trauma or a low-grade benign neoplasm can have role.
Screening
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Dermatofibroma.
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
There are no ECG findings associated with Dermatofibroma.
X-ray
There are no x-ray findings associated with Dermatofibroma.
Echocardiography and Ultrasound
CT scan
There are no CT scan findings associated with Dermatofibroma.
MRI
There are no MRI findings associated with Dermatofibroma.
Other Imaging Findings
There are no other imaging findings associated with Dermatofibroma.
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Interventions
Surgery
Primary Prevention
There are no established measures for the primary prevention of Dermatofibroma.
Secondary Prevention
There are no established measures for the secondary prevention of Dermatofibroma.