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The prevalence of fibroma is estimated to be [number] cases annually. | The prevalence of fibroma is estimated to be [number] cases annually. | ||
===Incidence=== | ===Incidence=== | ||
===Age=== | ===Age=== | ||
Non-ossifying fibromas are the most common fibrous bony lesions in children and adolescents, with a peak incidence at 10-15 years old. Non-ossifying fibromas are not seen beyond the age of 30 years, as they spontaneously heal. | Non-ossifying fibromas are the most common fibrous bony lesions in children and adolescents, with a peak incidence at 10-15 years old. Non-ossifying fibromas are not seen beyond the age of 30 years, as they spontaneously heal. | ||
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Males are more commonly affected with non-ossifying fibromas than females. The male to female ratio is approximately 2 to 1. | Males are more commonly affected with non-ossifying fibromas than females. The male to female ratio is approximately 2 to 1. | ||
===Race=== | ===Race=== | ||
==Desmoplastic Fibroma== | |||
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The incidence of fibroma is approximately .3% per 100,000 individuals worldwide. | |||
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The median age at presentation is 21 years. | |||
===Gender=== | |||
Fibroma affects men and women equally. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Non-ossifying Fibroma
Prevalence
The prevalence of fibroma is estimated to be [number] cases annually.
Incidence
Age
Non-ossifying fibromas are the most common fibrous bony lesions in children and adolescents, with a peak incidence at 10-15 years old. Non-ossifying fibromas are not seen beyond the age of 30 years, as they spontaneously heal.
Gender
Males are more commonly affected with non-ossifying fibromas than females. The male to female ratio is approximately 2 to 1.
Race
Desmoplastic Fibroma
Incidence
The incidence of fibroma is approximately .3% per 100,000 individuals worldwide.
Age
The median age at presentation is 21 years.
Gender
Fibroma affects men and women equally.