Tuberc Respir Dis.  1989 Dec;36(4):395-400. 10.4046/trd.1989.36.4.395.

A Case Report of Primary Mediastinal Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma

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• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.1989.36.4.395

Abstract

The malignant fibrous histiocytoma was first described in 1964 by 0 ’8rien and Stout. Since then, malignant fibrous histiocytoma was recognized as the most common soft tissue sarcoma in adult. lt involves the extremities, retroperitoneum, and trunk. The prognosis is poor and the depth and histologic grade affect survival. The primary mediastinal malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a rare disease of all malignant fibrous histiocytoma We have experienced a case of primary mediastinal malignant fibrous histiocytoma, which was confirmed by biopsy with thoracotomy. Histologically. the tumor in our case was pleomorphic type and the patient received post-operative radiation therapy. We presented a case of primary mediastinal malignant fibrous histiocytoma with review of literatures.