Cutaneous benign fibrous histiocytoma - A post insect bite occurance


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Case Report

Author :

Ashida M. Krishnan, Meera Arun

Volume :

4

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Background: Benign fibrous histiocytoma(BFH) is a rare clinical possibility considered in a post insect bite tender soft tissue swelling. Case Characteristics: We report a case of BFH due to its rarity of age, location and association with insect bite which was diagnosed with FNAC and confirmed with histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Intervention/Outcome: The child is disease free for 3 years after surgical excision of swelling. Message: Though rare, neoplastic lesions can arise in sites of insect bite and trauma.

Keyword :

Benign fibrous histiocytoma, BFH, Cutaneous lesion, Paediatric soft tissue lesion, Post insect bite lesions