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Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone

MedGen UID:
353417
Concept ID:
C1706921
Neoplastic Process
Synonym: Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of Bone

Definition

A rare, benign neoplasm usually arising from the non-metaphyseal regions of long bones or pelvis. It is characterized by the presence of fibroblastic spindle cells arranged in a whorled storiform pattern, osteoclast-like giant cells, foam cells, inflammatory cells, hemosiderin deposition and stromal hemorrhage. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVFibrous Histiocytoma of Bone

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PubMed

Hristov B, Shokek O, Frassica DA
J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2007 Apr;5(4):456-66. doi: 10.6004/jnccn.2007.0040. PMID: 17442236
Papagelopoulos PJ, Galanis EC, Sim FH, Unni KK
Orthopedics 2000 Jan;23(1):59-65; quiz 66-7. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-20000101-18. PMID: 10642003
Mercuri M, Capanna R, Manfrini M, Bacci G, Picci P, Ruggieri P, Ferruzzi A, Ferraro A, Donati D, Biagini R
Clin Orthop Relat Res 1991 Mar;(264):156-68. PMID: 1997230

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