Cutaneous benign fibrous histiocytoma - A post insect bite occurance
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Benign fibrous histiocytoma(BFH) is a rare clinical possibility considered in a post insect bite tender soft tissue swelling. Case Characteristics: We report a case of BFH due to its rarity of age, location and association with insect bite which was diagnosed with FNAC and confirmed with histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Intervention/Outcome: The child is disease free for 3 years after surgical excision of swelling. Message: Though rare, neoplastic lesions can arise in sites of insect bite and trauma.
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Ashida M. Krishnan, Meera Arun
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