Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2010; 14 (10): 887-890

A rare case of cystic variety of angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma

V. Filingeri, I. Bellini, B. Marino*, S. Fratoni*, S. Schiaroli*

Department of Surgery, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome (Italy) *Pathologic Department, S. Eugenio Hospital, Rome (Italy)

A rare case of cystic angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma of the thigh in a 13-years-old girl is reported. Final diagnosis was made only after surgical excision. A review of the literature with a discussion of the particularity of this case are also examined in order to achieve the best surgical strategy and the lower risk of recurrence.

Corresponding Author: Vincenzino Filingeri, M.D; e-mail: v.filingeri@tiscali.it

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V. Filingeri, I. Bellini, B. Marino*, S. Fratoni*, S. Schiaroli*
A rare case of cystic variety of angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2010
Vol. 14 - N. 10
Pages: 887-890

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