Case Report
 
Massive recurrent fibrous histiocytoma of the frontonasal region: A case report
Fomete B1, Agbara R1, Adeola DS1, Idehen OK1
1Maxillofacial Unit, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria.

doi: 10.5348/ijcri-2013-11-387-CR-1

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Fomete B, Agbara R, Adeola DS, Idehen OK. Massive recurrent fibrous histiocytoma of the frontonasal region: A case report. International Journal of Case Reports and Images 2013;4(11):589–592.


Abstract
Introduction: Fibrous histiocytoma is the name for a group of lesions characterized by biphasic cell populations of fibroblast and histiocytes. Both benign and malignant forms have been described. The benign form often shows relapse following treatment and shows poor response to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Therefore, radical excision or resection remains the therapeutic goal.
Case Report: Herein, we present a case of recurrent benign fibrous histiocytoma of the head and neck in a 25-year-old Nigerian male that was excised and skin grafted.
Conclusion: Fibrous histiocytoma is less common in the head and neck region.

Keywords: Fibrous histiocytoma, Recurrent, Frontonasal


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Author Contributions
Fomete B – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Agbara R – Analysis and interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Adeola DS – Analysis and interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Idehen OK – Analysis and interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
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