title: Subcutaneous Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma: Rare Presentation on Cheek-Case Report and Review of Literature.
abstract: Fibrous histiocytoma is a benign tumor of mesenchymal origin. The tumor frequently appears in sun exposed areas on skin and orbital tissues. The subcutaneous appearance of this tumor in deep soft tissues is rare. We present here the eighth reported case of subcutaneous benign fibrohistiocytoma in a 27 year old male patient. Histopathology of the tumor comprises fibroblastic and histiocytic cells which mimic dermatofibroma, xanthomas and nodular fasciitis. Special stains like vimentin can only differentiate these tumors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KLR Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, India.
authors.forename: Damera
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Srikanth
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KLR Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, India.
authors.forename: Vaishnavi
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Devi
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KLR Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, India.
authors.forename: Naveen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Polishetty
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KLR Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, India.
authors.forename: Dal
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Singh
keywords: Benign fibrous histiocytoma; Cheek swelling; Painless swelling; Vimentin