International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry

Benign Fibrous Histocytoma of Soft Tissue: A Case Report and Review of Literature

G. Humbe Jayanti

Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad, India.

U. Barge Pragati *

Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad, India.

D. Bhavthankar Jyoti

Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad, India.

S. Mandale Mandakini

Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad, India.

A. Nandkhedkar Vaishali

Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad, India.

P. Wagh Savita

Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College & Hospital, Aurangabad, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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Abstract

Benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is a heterogenous group of mesenchymal tumors , composed of fibroblasts & histiocytes. Most commonly occurs in fifth decade with male predilection . Most common site is on skin of extremities. Intraorally, BFHs are most common in soft tissues of buccal mucosa, gingiva, lips, soft palate & floor of mouth. The objective of this case report  to report a case of Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma in a 9 year old female patient, complaining of a painless swelling in the lower left back gum region for about six months. Considering unusual site of tumor as in this case, immunohistochemistry was performed to confirm for final diagnosis.

Keywords: Benign fibrous histiocytoma, mandible, storiform pattern

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