Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the broad ligament: a case report and literature review.
A case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma arising primarily in the broad ligament is described. This entity has not been previously reported. The patient's presentation and clinical course, including her partial response to Adriamycin and DTIC chemotherapy, are outlined. Clinical and pathologic features of tumors arising in the broad ligament are discussed.
Dieste
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Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030.
Lynch
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Gordon
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Lane
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D000290:Adnexa Uteri; D000328:Adult; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001956:Broad Ligament; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans