Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2000 Sep;33(9):770-772.

Primary malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (MFH) of Pleura: A case report

Abstract

Primary malignant fibrous histocytoma (MFH) of pleura is very rare. Upon microscopic examination, the tumor was characterized by storiform pattern of growth and intense, diffuse immunostaining for alpha l-antichymotripsin. We report a case of primary malignant pleural fibers histiocytoma with extension to lung, which was managed by complete excision of pleural mass and lobectomy with thoracoplasty.


MeSH Terms

Histiocytoma
Histiocytoma, Malignant Fibrous*
Lung
Pleura*
Thoracoplasty
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