Cutaneous benign fibrous histiocytoma - A post insect bite occurance

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Case Report

Author Details : Ashida M. Krishnan, Meera Arun

Volume : 4, Issue : 1, Year : 2017

Article Page : 158-160

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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.

Keywords: Benign fibrous histiocytoma, BFH, Cutaneous lesion, Paediatric soft tissue lesion, Post insect bite lesions

How to cite : Krishnan A M, Arun M, Cutaneous benign fibrous histiocytoma - A post insect bite occurance. Indian J Pathol Oncol 2017;4(1):158-160

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