Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma: Can it be diagnosed in uncommon locations on morphological features?

  • Neeraj Dhameja
  • A Kunwar
  • Vikash Prasad Institue of Medical Sciences ,BHU,
  • S C Goel
Keywords: Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma, Pseudoangiomatoid Spaces, Immunohistochemistry

Abstract

Angiomatoid Fibrous Histiocytoma is an uncommon soft tissue tumor of uncertain histogenesis with peak incidence in younger age group. The extremeties are the commonest site though rarely it has been described in various other locations including bone. It shows certain unique histopathological and molecular features and has an indolent behaviour with recurrence in some cases and very rarely metastasis.

Author Biography

Vikash Prasad, Institue of Medical Sciences ,BHU,
MD Pathology 3rd year

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Published
2015-10-04
Section
Case Reports