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.
How do members experience dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans*
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Top treatments taken by people for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans*
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Who has dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 13 |
Talk to people with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
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