Mary E Huerter1, Rasheed Hammadeh2, Quan Zhou3, Adam I Riker4. 1. Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL. 2. Department of Pathology, Advocate Cancer Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL. 3. Department of Pathology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. 4. Department of Surgery, Advocate Cancer Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma (AFH) is a rare soft-tissue tumor with intermediate malignant potential. It most commonly occurs in children and young adults. CASE REPORT: We report a case of a recurrent AFH of the back, locally recurring within 14 months of the original operation. We also review the literature for this uncommon entity. The patient underwent a wide resection of the recurrent AFH, obtaining negative surgical margins. Postoperatively, he has done well. CONCLUSION: Twelve months since his re-excision, the patient shows no evidence of recurrence to date. He is seen every 6 months for continued clinical examinations.
BACKGROUND:Angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma (AFH) is a rare soft-tissue tumor with intermediate malignant potential. It most commonly occurs in children and young adults. CASE REPORT: We report a case of a recurrent AFH of the back, locally recurring within 14 months of the original operation. We also review the literature for this uncommon entity. The patient underwent a wide resection of the recurrent AFH, obtaining negative surgical margins. Postoperatively, he has done well. CONCLUSION: Twelve months since his re-excision, the patient shows no evidence of recurrence to date. He is seen every 6 months for continued clinical examinations.
Authors: Sabrina Rossi; Kàroly Szuhai; Marije Ijszenga; Hans J Tanke; Lucia Zanatta; Raf Sciot; Christopher D M Fletcher; Angelo P Dei Tos; Pancras C W Hogendoorn Journal: Clin Cancer Res Date: 2007-12-15 Impact factor: 12.531