Title of article :
Case Report: Malignant fibrous histiocytoma: An uncommon soft tissue sarcoma
Author/Authors :
Amjad, Muhammad Rahman Medical Institute, Pakistan , Arfan ul Bari Combined Military Hospital - Dermatology Department, Pakistan
Abstract :
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a type of histiocytoma that is the most common soft tissue sarcoma of late adult life. These tumors rarely involve the head and neck region. In this report we describe an elderly patient with rapidly evolving soft tissue growth starting at bridge of the nose along with swelling right side of neck. Histopathology and imaging studies revealed diagnosis of malignant fibrous histiocytoma. Patient was evaluated thoroughly and referred to oncologist
Keywords :
Histiocytoma , malignant fibrous histiocytoma , soft tissue sarcoma.
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists
Journal title :
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists