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A benign tumor composed, wholly or in part, of cells with the morphologic characteristics of HISTIOCYTES and with various fibroblastic components. Fibrous histiocytomas can occur anywhere in the body. When they occur in the skin, they are called dermatofibromas or sclerosing hemangiomas. (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, p1747)

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Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma SOA Textbook

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Benign fibrous histiocytomas (FH) present as a small masses either in the dermis or subcutaneous tissue. They may also be found occasionally in deep structures. FH are most commonly found the young adult population (ages 20-40). In the past, nomenclature has been confusing and variable, with prior names including dermatofibroma,...
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Dermatofibroma

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Dermatofibroma is a common soft tissue tumor. It is also known as a fibrous histiocytoma. It is a benign tumor although deep seated tumors, that is, tumors that grow deeply into the fat underlying the skin do have the potential for aggressive growth and local recurrence.
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Dermatofibroma information

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3 synonyms or equivalents were found. Dermatofibroma aka/or Histiocytoma aka/or Sclerosing angioma
may cause or feature + Hyperpigmentation Subcutaneous nodules belong(s) to the category of + (Follow link for list.) Dermatofibroma: Definition(s) via UMLS "A slowly growing benign skin nodule consisting of poorly demarcated cellular fibrous tissue enclosing collapsed CAPILLARIES with scattered HEMOSIDERIN-pigmented and lipid MACROPHAGES. They are...
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Dermatofifroma eMedicine Dermatology

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Contents:- Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials Workup Treatment Follow-up Miscellaneous Pictures Bibliography
Synonyms:- DF, benign fibrous, dermal dendrocytoma, dermatofibroma lenticulare, fibroma durum, fibroma simplex, histiocytoma, histiocytoma cutis, nodular subepidermal fibrosis, sclerosing angioma, sclerosing hemangioma
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