dermal fibrous histiocytoma

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf benign skin tumor
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:dermatofibroma
gptkbp:appearance brownish color
firm nodule
gptkbp:cellOrigin fibroblasts
histiocytes
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical examination
histopathology
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:dermatofibrosarcoma_protuberans
melanocytic nevus
epidermal inclusion cyst
gptkbp:hasEpidemiology more common in adults
slightly more common in women
gptkbp:histology gptkb:epidermal_hyperplasia
collagen bundles
spindle-shaped cells
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dermal fibrous histiocytoma
gptkbp:location gptkb:skin
gptkbp:malignantPotential rare
gptkbp:prognosis excellent
gptkbp:symptom usually asymptomatic
may be itchy
gptkbp:treatment surgical excision
gptkbp:website arms
trunk
lower legs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:dermatofibroma
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7