J Rhinol.  2013 May;20(1):68-70.

A Case of Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Nasal Dorsum

• Lee JH
• Kim J
• Do NY
• Choi JY

Abstract

Benign fibrous histiocytoma is a mesenchymal tumor that has been described as a benign neoplasm composed of fibroblasts and histiocytes. The occurrence of this lesion of the head and neck has been rarely reported. We experienced a case of benign fibrous histiocytoma on the nasal dorsum in a 53-year-old female. During physical examination, we found 1x1-cm-sized bilateral mass on the nasal dorsum. Excision and Z-plasty were performed, and recurrence was not observed for 12 months after operation. We present this rare case with review of the clinical and pathological features.

Keyword

Fibrous Histiocytoma; Nose

MeSH Terms

Female
Fibroblasts
Head
Histiocytes
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous*
Humans
Middle Aged
Neck
Nose
Physical Examination
Recurrence