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Pulmonary Metastasising Aneurysmal Fibrous Histiocytoma: A Case Report, Literature Review and Proposal of Standardised Diagnostic Criteria.

Authors :
Mankertz F
Keßler R
Rau A
Seebauer C
Ribback S
Busemann A
Source :
Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) [Diseases] 2023 Aug 23; Vol. 11 (3). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 23.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

An aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma is a rare cutaneous soft-tissue tumour which accounts for approximately 0.06% of all dermatopathologies. Metastasis is exceedingly uncommon, to the point that there have only been eight reported cases in the scientific literature. We present the case of a 25-year-old male with a primary aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma located in the nuchal region which exhibited rapid growth and abrupt ulceration over a short time span and showed signs of locoregional aggressive infiltration. A subsequent histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of diffuse solid and cystic pulmonary metastases. Further genetic sequencing verified LAMTOR1-PRKCD fusion. This case report seeks to review the existing literature on aneurysmal fibrous histiocytoma, discuss the challenges of differential diagnosis and propose standardised diagnostic criteria.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2079-9721
Volume :
11
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
37754304
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases11030108