| Literature DB >> 27408454 |
Damera Srikanth1, Vaishnavi Devi1, Naveen Polishetty1, Dal Singh1.
Abstract
Fibrous histiocytoma is a benign tumor of mesenchymal origin. The tumor frequently appears in sun exposed areas on skin and orbital tissues. The subcutaneous appearance of this tumor in deep soft tissues is rare. We present here the eighth reported case of subcutaneous benign fibrohistiocytoma in a 27 year old male patient. Histopathology of the tumor comprises fibroblastic and histiocytic cells which mimic dermatofibroma, xanthomas and nodular fasciitis. Special stains like vimentin can only differentiate these tumors.Entities:
Keywords: Benign fibrous histiocytoma; Cheek swelling; Painless swelling; Vimentin
Year: 2015 PMID: 27408454 PMCID: PMC4925593 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-015-0811-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Maxillofac Oral Surg ISSN: 0972-8270