Benign fibrous histiocytoma of bone: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Benign fibrous histiocytoma of bone is a rare tumor. Only few cases have been reported in literature. Case Report: A 45year old female presented with pain in the ankle. Radiological findings revealed osteolytic lesion of talus and histological features were similar to nonossifying fibroma and metaphyseal fibrous defect. Because of pain, unusal location and unusual age group the lesion was diagnosed as benign fibrous histiocytoma of Talus. Conclusion: Benign fibrous histiocytoma should be considered as one of the histopathological diagnosis although benign fibrous histiocytoma of bone is a rare entity.

Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Back – A Diagnostic Dilemma

“…It occurs rarely in bone, approximating to 1% of all benign bone tumors. 7 Non-ossifying (non-.osteogenic) fibroma and fibrous cortical defect (seen in subjects ranging from 2-20 years in age) are in general clinically silent, predominantly occur in the long bones of the lower limbs and are usually discovered on roentgenograms for incidental reasons1, 3,4 . They are not trueneoplasms but are considered to be developmental defects.…”