title: [Value of imaging in the assessment of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the soft tissues].
abstract: Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a rare and potentially highly malignant sarcoma. The authors report 6 cases of MFH in various sites: two in the chest wall, one in the pelvis, two in the gluteal zones and one on the scalp. Ultrasonography and computed tomography were the main imaging methods used in the assessment of the structure and extension of the tumor. A poor prognosis was noted in four cases: death within a few months in the two thoracic sites, recurrence in the pelvic and scalp lesions, radical surgery allowed recovery in two cases. A review of the literature showed that MRI and CT are complementary in the initial staging and follow-up of these patients.
authors.affiliation: Service de Radiologie, CHU F. Hached, Sousse, Tunisie.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Jemni
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mrad Dali
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tlili-Graiess
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bakir
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ben Ahmed
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Mnif
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kraiem
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jeddi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018219:Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
vernacular_title: Place de l'imagerie dans le bilan des histiocytomes fibreux malins des parties molles.