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Histiocytoma
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A neoplasm containing HISTIOCYTES
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- Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma (4)
- 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)
OCOSH CODE C04.557.450.565.590.425.350_BD_BN_CTS_CT_FT_H_BFH
- Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (17)
- The most commonly diagnosed soft tissue sarcoma. It is a neoplasm with a fibrohistiocytic appearance found chiefly in later adult life, with peak incidence in the 7th decade.
OCOSH CODE C04.557.450.565.590.425.360_BD_BN_CTS_CT_FT_H_MFH
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histiocytosis X CHORUS
Location: http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00189.htmlintense proliferation of reticulohistiocytic cells
* eosinophilic granuloma (EG)
o 60-80% of histiocytosis X
o age 5 - 10 yrs most common
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Histiocytosis X SOA Textbook
Location: http://orthopaediccare.net/view/templates/Chapter_Entry.asp?uniqueid=823570608&chapterid=onc2078aa&s ...The purpose of this chapter is to familiarize the reader with the spectrum of conditions encompassed under...
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