Dermatofibroma natural history, complications and prognosis
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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]
Overview
In rare cases, basal cell carcinoma may develop in a dermatofibroma.
Complications
- In rare cases, basal cell carcinoma may develop in a dermatofibroma.
Overview
If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
OR
Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
OR
Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#]%.
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
- The symptoms of (disease name) usually develop in the first/ second/ third decade of life, and start with symptoms such as ___.
- The symptoms of (disease name) typically develop ___ years after exposure to ___.
- If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
Complications
- Common complications of dermatofibroma are related to excisional removing of the lesion and include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Scar
Prognosis
- Prognosis is generally excellent. Althought, in very rare cases metastases is seen.