title: Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the hand.
abstract: Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the hand is a unique tumor in a rare location with a characteristic histology of fibrous material in a storiform pattern that is diagnostic in appearance. It has a second type of tumor consisting of histiocytic appearance without fibrous tissue. It is most difficult to treat and often requires ablative surgery combined with postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy for long-term survival.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male