Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the fronto-temporo-parietal region: a case report and review of the literature

Int J Clin Exp Pathol. 2015 Nov 1;8(11):15356-62. eCollection 2015.

Abstract

Primary benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) at the skull is extremely rare. Here we report a case of a 22-year-old man presented with a 1-year history of progressive enlargement subcutaneous mass on the right side of the fronto-temporo-parietal region without symptoms. The tumor was radical resected through craniotomy and the bone defect was repaired by pre-plasticity titanium mesh. Histopathologic examination confirmed a benign fibrous histiocytoma, and no signs of tumor recurrence were detected at 3-year follow-up.

Keywords: Benign fibrous histiocytoma; neurocranium; skull neoplasm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Craniotomy
  • Frontal Bone / pathology*
  • Frontal Bone / surgery
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / pathology*
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / surgery
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Parietal Bone / pathology*
  • Parietal Bone / surgery
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Temporal Bone / pathology*
  • Temporal Bone / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult