Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma (Subscribe)  

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,...

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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Synonyms:- DF, benign fibrous, dermal dendrocytoma, dermatofibroma lenticulare, fibroma durum, fibroma simplex, histiocytoma, histiocytoma cutis, nodular subepidermal fibrosis, sclerosing angioma, sclerosing hemangioma

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...