Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Buccal Mucosa: Case Report and Literature Review

Benign fibrous histiocytoma is an interesting and challenging entity even in its most usual, cutaneous presentation. Noncutaneous presentation is extremely limited, even more so for the mucosa of the head and neck area. We herein report such a case, describing the clinical characteristics of the les...

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Main Authors: Paraskevi Giovani, Anna Patrikidou, Aris Ntomouchtsis, Soultana Meditskou, Henri Thuau, Kostas Vahtsevanos
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/306148
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description Benign fibrous histiocytoma is an interesting and challenging entity even in its most usual, cutaneous presentation. Noncutaneous presentation is extremely limited, even more so for the mucosa of the head and neck area. We herein report such a case, describing the clinical characteristics of the lesion, complete diagnostic evaluation, management, and follow-up. Diagnostic histopathological challenges are specifically illustrated. A complete review of the relevant literature is also included.
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spelling doaj-art-83b282a68eeb416f8cfce25e34b5d3b72025-08-20T03:37:37ZengWileyCase Reports in Medicine1687-96271687-96352010-01-01201010.1155/2010/306148306148Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Buccal Mucosa: Case Report and Literature ReviewParaskevi Giovani0Anna Patrikidou1Aris Ntomouchtsis2Soultana Meditskou3Henri Thuau4Kostas Vahtsevanos5Department of Maxillofacial Surgical Oncology, “Theagenio” Cancer Hospital, 2 Al. Simeonidi Street, 540 07 Thessaloniki, GreeceDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgical Oncology, “Theagenio” Cancer Hospital, 2 Al. Simeonidi Street, 540 07 Thessaloniki, GreeceDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgical Oncology, “Theagenio” Cancer Hospital, 2 Al. Simeonidi Street, 540 07 Thessaloniki, GreeceLaboratory of Histology, Embryology and Anthropology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, GreeceCraniofacial Unit, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW109NH, UKDepartment of Maxillofacial Surgical Oncology, “Theagenio” Cancer Hospital, 2 Al. Simeonidi Street, 540 07 Thessaloniki, GreeceBenign fibrous histiocytoma is an interesting and challenging entity even in its most usual, cutaneous presentation. Noncutaneous presentation is extremely limited, even more so for the mucosa of the head and neck area. We herein report such a case, describing the clinical characteristics of the lesion, complete diagnostic evaluation, management, and follow-up. Diagnostic histopathological challenges are specifically illustrated. A complete review of the relevant literature is also included.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/306148
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title Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Buccal Mucosa: Case Report and Literature Review
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title_fullStr Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Buccal Mucosa: Case Report and Literature Review
title_full_unstemmed Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Buccal Mucosa: Case Report and Literature Review
title_short Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Buccal Mucosa: Case Report and Literature Review
title_sort benign fibrous histiocytoma of the buccal mucosa case report and literature review
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