Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the tongue

Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the tongue

Benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is a benign fibrohistiocytic neoplasm. It is documented to occur in all anatomic sites with a strong predilection for sun exposed skin surfaces. Intra oral occurrence of BFH comprises a lesser percentage of cases with tongue being the least reported site. We report...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of dental research 2013-09, Vol.24 (5), p.635-638
Hauptverfasser: Priya, N S, Rao, Kavita, Umadevi, H S, Smitha, T
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Sprache:eng
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Adult
benign fibrous histiocytoma
Female
Fibrous histiocytoma
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous - diagnosis
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous - pathology
Humans
Skin
tongue
Tongue Neoplasms - diagnosis
Tongue Neoplasms - pathology
Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:Benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is a benign fibrohistiocytic neoplasm. It is documented to occur in all anatomic sites with a strong predilection for sun exposed skin surfaces. Intra oral occurrence of BFH comprises a lesser percentage of cases with tongue being the least reported site. We report a case of BFH of the tongue with an emphasis on its histogenesis and a review of the literature.
ISSN:0970-9290
1998-3603
DOI:10.4103/0970-9290.123419