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Myxofibrosarcoma (myxoid malignant fibrous histiocytoma) showing cutaneous presentation: report of two cases.

Authors :
Fujimura T
Okuyama R
Terui T
Okuno K
Masu A
Masu T
Chiba S
Kunii T
Tagami H
Aiba S
Source :
Journal of cutaneous pathology [J Cutan Pathol] 2005 Aug; Vol. 32 (7), pp. 512-5.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Myxofibrosarcoma or myxoid malignant fibrous histiocytoma is one of the most common fibroblastic sarcomas in older patients. It is characterized by a tendency for predominantly subcutaneous, multinodular, diffusely infiltrative growth, which may extend to the overlying dermis and present as a cutaneous lesion. Histologically, it comprises a spectrum ranging from hypocellular low-grade myxoid to high-grade pleomorphic sarcoma. Because the dermal presentation usually appears relatively banal, accurate diagnosis is sometimes challenging. In this report, we present two cases of myxofibrosarcoma with dermal involvement.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0303-6987
Volume :
32
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of cutaneous pathology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16008697
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0303-6987.2005.00368.x