Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma of the spleen: A case report and review of the literature.
Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS), which originates in antigen-presenting cells of the B-cell follicles of the lymph nodes, is an uncommon disease, particularly in a splenic location. In a number of cases, FDCS may easily be confused with other solid tumors and be underdiagnosed. The present study reports a case in which such as tumor occurred in a 64-year-old woman. The patient presented with an abdominal mass, and computed tomography was performed. Histological and immunohistochemical studies revealed a diagnosis of FDCS. The patient underwent surgical treatment and had a good remission. At the time of writing, the patient was in good condition. The present study also discusses the clinical characteristics, treatment methods and prognosis of FDCS, with particular reference to the main points of the imaging diagnosis.
Department of Radiology, Affiliated Wujiang Hospital of Nantong University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215200, P.R. China.
Lifeng
L
Wang
Department of Radiology, Affiliated Wujiang Hospital of Nantong University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215200, P.R. China.
Dongfeng
D
Xu
Department of Gastroenterology, Affiliated Wujiang Hospital of Nantong University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215200, P.R. China.
Zhenguo
Z
Qiao
Department of Radiology, Affiliated Wujiang Hospital of Nantong University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215200, P.R. China.
Li
L
Shen
Department of Radiology, Affiliated Wujiang Hospital of Nantong University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215200, P.R. China.
Hongzhi
H
Dai
Department of Radiology, Affiliated Wujiang Hospital of Nantong University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215200, P.R. China.
Yiding
Y
Ji
diagnosis; follicular dendritic cells; pathology