Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
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What is dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is an uncommon tumor that arises in the skin. The tumor is firm and often flesh-colored although it can be reddish, bluish, or purplish. The tumor is often found on the chest or shoulders, but it can be found on other parts of the body.
Common symptoms reported by people with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Treatments taken by people with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

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Who has dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans on PatientsLikeMe?
- 17 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 10 say dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is their primary condition
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 3 | |
30s | 5 | |
40s | 4 | |
50s | 2 | |
60s | 2 | |
70+ | 0 |
Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
0-19 years | 0 | |
20-29 years | 1 | |
30-39 years | 2 | |
40-49 years | 2 | |
50-59 years | 0 | |
60-69 years | 0 | |
70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 4 | |
Female | 11 |
Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Diagnosed | 5 | |
Not Diagnosed | 2 |