Table 3. Summary of clinicopathologic characteristics of desmoplastic melanoma and neurofibroma cases.
| Desmoplastic Melanoma | Neurofibroma | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (median) | 70 years | 69.5 years |
| Site | Head and neck - 15 | Head and neck - 3 |
| Trunk - 2 | Trunk - 11 | |
| Extremities - 3 | Extremities - 6 | |
| Gender | Male - 18 | Male - 12 |
| Female - 2 | Female - 8 | |
| + p53 | 19/20 (95%) | 0/20 (0%) |