Cutaneous fibrous histiocytoma with osteoclast-like giant cells

Ann Plast Surg. 1996 Aug;37(2):217-9. doi: 10.1097/00000637-199608000-00020.

Abstract

We report a case of a rare variant of benign fibrous histiocytoma composed of abundant, multinucleated, osteoclast-like giant cells. Local excision with negative margins is the treatment of choice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Thigh