Benign fibrous histiocytoma

Benign fibrous histiocytoma

Definition

A benign neoplasm composed of fibroblastic spindle cells in a whorled storiform pattern. It is characterized by the presence of foam cells, inflammatory cells, hemosiderin deposition and stromal hemorrhage.

Also known as benign fibrous histiocytoma, benign fibrous histiocytoma (morphologic abnormality), fibrous histiocytoma, fibrous histiocytoma NOS (morphologic abnormality), fibroxanthoma NOS (morphologic abnormality), histiocytoma, fibrous, benign — per MONDO

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