title: Periocular malignant fibrous histiocytoma.
abstract: We present a case of periocular cutaneous malignant fibrohistiocytoma that invaded the orbit. Complete excision is recommended for atypical fibrohistiocytic tumors around the eye. Examination of specimen margins by frozen section should be undertaken with caution. It is recommended that frozen section evaluation be performed by a pathologist familiar with spindle cell neoplasm to ensure complete removal of this tumor.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Boynton
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Markowitch
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Searl
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Presser
authors.forename: V C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Quatela
mesh_terms: D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology