Tuberc Respir Dis.  1987 Sep;34(3):254-259. 10.4046/trd.1987.34.3.254.

A Case of Primary Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Lung

• KMID: 2528651
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.1987.34.3.254

Abstract

Malignant fibrous histiocytoma was originally considered as a rare variant of common benign fibrous histiocytoma, but recently reclassified as a distinct form of sarcoma. A storiform pattern with admixture of fibroblasts and histiocytes, as well as xanthomatous and giant cells, is characteristic histological findings. This tumor is a deep seated soft tissue sarcoma of the extremities and trunk. Although the lung is a frequent site for distant metastasis of this tumor, primary malignant fibrous histicoytoma of the lung is quite rare. We present a case of primary malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the lung with a discussion of its clinical and pathological manifestations