Malignant fibrous histiocytoma: An uncommon soft tissue sarcoma
Keywords:
Histiocytoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, soft tissue sarcomaAbstract
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 oncologistÂReferences
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