Fibrous histiocytoma of orbit: a case report
Bal, M.S.; Singh, S.P.; Jindal, K.; Thakur, K.K.
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology 43(1): 93-95
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0377-4929 PMID: 12583430 Document Number: 524274
A fifty year male (K.S.) presented with protrusion (Proptosis) of left eye which was gradually increasing in size for the last one year. The swelling was accompanied by pain for the last fifteen days. Preoperative X-ray & computed tomography showed erosion of frontal sinus & roof of maxillary sinus. Clinical diagnosis of a malignant tumour of eye was made & enucleation of the left eye, along with the mass was done. The specimen was received in the pathology department on 16.9.98. Grossly, encapsulated mass attached with the intact eye ball was received. The mass measured 5x3x2.5 cms. Microscopic examination revealed a benign spindle cell neoplasm and a diagnosis of fibrous histiocytoma (dermatofibroma) was made.