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Dermoscopic findings in an early malignant fibrous histiocytoma on the face
Author(s) -
Gabriel Salerni,
Carlos Alonso,
German Sanchez-Granel,
Mario Gorosito
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
dermatology practical and conceptual
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2160-9381
DOI - 10.5826/dpc.0703a09
Subject(s) - medicine , trunk , soft tissue , head and neck , sarcoma , presentation (obstetrics) , metastasis , distant metastasis , pathology , soft tissue sarcoma , dermatology , radiology , surgery , cancer , ecology , biology
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH), currently classified as undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, is the most frequent soft tissue sarcoma in adulthood, but it is not as common as a primary skin tumor. MFH affects mostly the thighs and trunk, head and neck is an infrequent presentation in adults. MFH is often diagnosed in advanced stages, with a tendency to local recurrence and systemic metastasis. Since tumor thickness and size are identified as major prognostic factors, early recognition becomes crucial to improve prognosis. We present a case of a cutaneous malignant fibrous histiocytoma located on the face in which dermoscopy was useful in clinical management and definition.

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