scholarly journals Mediastinal epithelioid hemangioendothelioma with abundant spindle cells and osteoclast-like giant cells mimicking malignant fibrous histiocytoma

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Man Li ◽  
Xu-Yong Lin ◽  
Hong-Tao Xu ◽  
Juan-Han Yu ◽  
Liang Wang ◽  
...  
2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ümit Ertaş ◽  
M. Cemil Büyükkurt ◽  
Yasin Çiçek

Abstract Benign fibrous histiocytoma is a rare and usually painless oral neoplasm found in adults that may affect either soft tissue or bone typically noted in their fifth decade. This case was found in a 32 year-old Caucasian male who presented with a fairly well circumscribed unilocular radiolucent lesion extending from the mandibular right first incisor to the left first premolar and reaching the inferior mandible on a panoramic radiograph. A bony window was created and the intrabony lesion was curetted. Multiple sections revealed a cellular tumor composed of uniform spindle-shaped cells arranged in a prominent whorled or storiform pattern. Scattered xanthoma cells, multinucleated giant cells, lymphocytes, and deposits of hemosiderin were noted throughout the lesional stroma. Although malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the bone is relatively well known, benign fibrous histiocytoma of the bone is very rare. Citation Ertas U, Büyükkurt MC. Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma: Report of Case. J Contemp Dent Pract 2003 May;(4)2:074-079.


1981 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 957-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uma P. Kalyanaraman ◽  
John J. Taraska ◽  
Joshua A. Fierer ◽  
Patrick W. Elwood

✓ A case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma arising from the meninges in a 12-year-old boy is reported. This tumor presented as an extracerebral hemorrhagic mass in the left frontal lobe without obvious invasion of the underlying brain. Histologically, a malignant tumor with the characteristic storiform pattern of malignant fibrous histiocytoma with focal areas of hemorrhage was observed. Ultrastructurally, fibroblastic cells, undifferentiated cells, histiocytic-type cells, multinucleated tumor giant cells, and xanthomatous cells were distinctly seen. The possible cell of origin of these meningeal tumors and their prognosis are discussed. The significance of considering this entity in the differential diagnosis of those tumors of the central nervous system with a spindle-cell or xanthomatous component is discussed, and the value of ultrastructural and immunocytochemical study with glial fibrillary acidic protein in the diagnosis is stressed.


1996 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 230-232
Author(s):  
Rajendar Krishan Suri ◽  
Ratna S Manjari ◽  
Neerod Kumar Jha ◽  
Vaiphei Kim ◽  
Rajnish Juneja ◽  
...  

A 25-year-old female presented with symptoms resembling those of critical mitral stenosis. Echocardiography revealed a left atrial mass without a stalk, which was suspected to be a left atrial myxoma. An irregular soft friable mass was found at surgery. It measured 10 × 8 cm, with finger-like extensions and occupied almost the entire left atrial cavity, extending into the three tributaries of the right pulmonary vein. Histopathology of the excised tumor including electron microscopy showed a pleomorphic cytology interlaced with bundles, areas of necrosis, and occasional bizarre tumor giant cells. Characteristic histiocytes containing lysosomes identified the tumor as malignant fibrous histiocytoma. A postoperative course of radiotherapy with a dose of 4,000 cGy/20 fractions was applied to the mediastinum. At follow-up 4 months later the patient was asymptomatic. This case is reported because of the extreme rarity of left atrial malignant fibrous histiocytoma.


2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 2407
Author(s):  
Η. ÖZEN ◽  
S. DAĞ ◽  
E. KARAKURT ◽  
E. BÜYÜK

In this report, a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma in a budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) is described. At necropsy, a tumorous subcutaneous mass was noted to be located under the right wing at the level of humerus in a budgerigar. On microscopic examination, the tumor was composed of pleomorphic cells having mostly round to oval large nucleus. Presence of occasional bands composed of fibroblastoid cells were noted. Occasional giant cells and mitotic figures were also observed. Based on the microscopic findings, a diagnosis of malignant fibrous histiocytoma was made. The present case in an exotic bird was found to be interesting, since malignant fibrous histiocytomas are rare tumors of domestic animals and mostly seen in dogs.


1977 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Lombardi ◽  
Silvana Pilotti ◽  
Antonino Carbone ◽  
Franco Rilke

A soft tissue malignant fibrous histiocytoma was studied by light and electron microscopy. The presence of fibroblast-like cells, histiocyte-like cells, undifferentiated stem cells, and xanthomatous cells was confirmed. Fibroblast- and histiocyte-like multinucleated giant cells were also observed. The observation of lysosomes in some fibroblast-like cells, the features of undifferentiated stem cells, and the presence of cells with intermediate characteristics common to xanthomatous, histiocytic, and stem cells suggest a strict relationship among these cellular types.


1981 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 738-744 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. W. Confer ◽  
F. M. Enright ◽  
G. B. Beard

A subcutaneous extraskeletal giant cell tumor (malignant fibrous histiocytoma) was excised repeatedly from a 9-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat. Ultrastructurally, the mass was composed of fibroblast-like, histiocyte-like, and multinucleated giant cells, and some undifferentiated cells and mononuclear cells intermediate between the fibroblast-like and histiocyte-like cells. Fibroblast-like cells were characterized by abundant well-developed rough endoplasmic reticulum, relatively smooth cytoplasmic membranes, few lysosomal structures, and finely granular chromatin. Histiocyte-like cells resembled immature macrophages. The cell membranes had many villous projections. Rough endoplasmic reticulum varied in quantity. Lysosomes were numerous. Multinucleated giant cells had characteristics of both the fibroblast-like and histiocyte-like cells. No viral particles were seen.


Author(s):  
Malkesh D. Shah ◽  
Ajinkya Arun Naik ◽  
Sai Sabharish Reddy ◽  
Sarvang M. Desai

Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a tumor of late adulthood that occurs in men more commonly than women. Proximal humerus involvement in PMFH is comparatively rare. A 45 year old female presented with complain of pain and mild swelling over the left shoulder with restricted range of movement since 15 days. Radiography of the affected part was suggestive of an osteolytic eccentric lesion with a pathological fracture. A trucut needle biopsy showed minimal tumour tissue with abundant necrosis and showed giant cells with pleomorphic mononuclear cells. So intralesional curettage followed by osteosynthesis with PHILLOS plating and bone cementing was done. Intra operative specimen sent for histopathological examination showed presence of fibroblast cells arranged in storiform pattern s/o MFH along with occasional multinucleated giant cells. Postoperatively patient was started with adjuvant chemotherapy. Patient had good results functionally and clinically with no signs of recurrence till follow up of 1.5 years.


Author(s):  
M.J. Booth ◽  
S.S. Bastianello ◽  
M. Jiminez ◽  
A. Van Heerden

A Belgian shepherd dog aged 4 years and 9 months was presented with acute onset of non-weight bearing lameness and stifle effusion of the left hind limb, caused by the deep form of a malignant fibrous histiocytoma originating in the deep musculature and fascia surrounding the stifle joint. The tumour progressed rapidly in the tissues along the femoral diaphysis with marked periosteal new bone formation. Cytology of a stifle joint aspirate revealed numerous large polygonal neoplastic cells with considerable anisocytosis and anisokaryosis. These cells were present in clusters, with cytoplasmic projections between the cells, but occasionally also occurred singly. Several cells contained multiple cytoplasmic vacuoles and occasional giant cells were also encountered. Adequate tumour-free margins were not possible with radical limb amputation and the dog was euthanased. Macroscopically the tumour appeared as an extensive pale tan, firm mass with scattered small haemorrhages and foci of yellow discolouration. Histologically the tumour consisted of dense neoplastic expanses or multiple nodules, composed of spindle-shaped fibroblastic cells, polygonal histiocytic cells or cell clusters and scattered giant cells with 2-3 nuclei. The polygonal neoplastic cells were frequently present around and invading lymphatics and blood vessels, causing neoplastic emboli. This is the 1st report of the clinical behaviour, radiography and cytology of the deep form of malignant fibrous histiocytoma in the dog.


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