Recurrent angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma: a case report and review of the literature

Mary E Huerter; Rasheed Hammadeh; Quan Zhou; Adam I Riker

Recurrent angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma: a case report and review of the literature

Ochsner J. 2014 Fall;14(3):441-4.

Authors

Mary E Huerter¹, Rasheed Hammadeh², Quan Zhou³, Adam I Riker⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.
² Department of Pathology, Advocate Cancer Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.
³ Department of Pathology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
⁴ Department of Surgery, Advocate Cancer Institute, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL.

PMID: 25249813
PMCID: PMC4171805

Abstract

Background: Angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma (AFH) is a rare soft-tissue tumor with intermediate malignant potential. It most commonly occurs in children and young adults.

Case report: We report a case of a recurrent AFH of the back, locally recurring within 14 months of the original operation. We also review the literature for this uncommon entity. The patient underwent a wide resection of the recurrent AFH, obtaining negative surgical margins. Postoperatively, he has done well.

Conclusion: Twelve months since his re-excision, the patient shows no evidence of recurrence to date. He is seen every 6 months for continued clinical examinations.

Keywords: Histiocytoma–angiomatoid fibrous; neoplasm recurrence–local.

Publication types

Case Reports