This case report highlights a rare presentation of malignant fibrous histiocytoma in the head and neck region of an elderly patient.
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Rapid nasal bridge growth warrants sarcoma evaluation; Level 5 case leaves open optimal head-neck MFH management.
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a type of histiocytoma that is the most common soft tissue sarcoma of late adult life. These tumors rarely involve the head and neck region. In this report we describe an elderly patient with rapidly evolving soft tissue growth starting at bridge of the nose along with swelling right side of neck. Histopathology and imaging studies revealed diagnosis of malignant fibrous histiocytoma. Patient was evaluated thoroughly and referred to oncologist.
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