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Aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma
Merdan Serin1, Cem Leblebici2, Esra Koku Aksu3
1Plastic Surgery, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
BMJ Case Reports
|August 16, 2018
Summary
Aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma (AFH), a rare fibrohistiocytic tumor, was diagnosed in a patient with a thigh skin papule. Surgical removal resulted in no recurrence after six months, indicating successful treatment for this fibrous histiocytoma.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Surgical Oncology
- Oncology
Background:
- Aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma (AFH) is a rare subtype of fibrohistiocytic tumor.
- Fibrohistiocytic tumors represent a diverse group of mesenchymal neoplasms.
Observation:
- A case study involving a patient presenting with a solitary skin papule on the thigh.
- The lesion was surgically excised for diagnostic evaluation.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma.
- The patient experienced no evidence of tumor recurrence six months post-excision.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of accurate histopathological diagnosis for fibrohistiocytic lesions.
- Complete surgical excision appears to be an effective treatment strategy for localized AFH.
- Further research into the behavior and management of AFH is warranted.
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