Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the eyelid mimicking keratoacanthoma

We report a case of benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) of the medial canthus that mimicked keratoacanthoma in clinical appearance and growth. Excisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of the cellular subtype of benign fibrous histiocytoma. These types of BFH are typically more aggressive in growth, w...

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Published inOphthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery Vol. 23; no. 1; p. 73
Main Authors Morris, Sharon R, deSousa, Jean-Louis, Barrett, Andrew W, Malhotra, Raman
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2007
Subjects
Adult
Biopsy
Diagnosis, Differential
Eyelid Neoplasms - diagnosis
Eyelid Neoplasms - surgery
Female
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous - diagnosis
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous - surgery
Humans
Keratoacanthoma - diagnosis
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Summary:We report a case of benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) of the medial canthus that mimicked keratoacanthoma in clinical appearance and growth. Excisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of the cellular subtype of benign fibrous histiocytoma. These types of BFH are typically more aggressive in growth, with a high recurrence rate and a tendency to undergo autonomous growth at other sites. The diagnosis of BFH should also be considered among those that appear typical of keratoacanthoma. Similar to other rapidly enlarging eyelid tumors, prompt excisional biopsy is recommended.
ISSN:0740-9303
DOI:10.1097/IOP.0b013e31802dfc7e