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| name = Giant-cell fibroblastoma | |||
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| specialty = [[Oncology]], [[Dermatology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Painless]] [[skin]] [[nodule]] | |||
| onset = [[Childhood]] | |||
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| causes = Unknown | |||
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| diagnosis = [[Histopathology]] | |||
| differential = [[Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans]], [[Fibrosarcoma]] | |||
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| treatment = [[Surgical excision]] | |||
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| prognosis = Generally good with complete excision | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Giant-cell fibroblastoma''' is a rare, benign, soft tissue tumor that typically occurs in children and young adults. It is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells (giant cells) and fibroblasts, which are cells that produce collagen and other structural fibers. | '''Giant-cell fibroblastoma''' is a rare, benign, soft tissue tumor that typically occurs in children and young adults. It is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells (giant cells) and fibroblasts, which are cells that produce collagen and other structural fibers. | ||
== Clinical Presentation == | == Clinical Presentation == | ||
Patients with giant-cell fibroblastoma often present with a painless, slow-growing mass. The tumor is most commonly found in the deep soft tissues of the extremities, but can also occur in the trunk, head, and neck. | Patients with giant-cell fibroblastoma often present with a painless, slow-growing mass. The tumor is most commonly found in the deep soft tissues of the extremities, but can also occur in the trunk, head, and neck. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of giant-cell fibroblastoma is typically made through a combination of clinical examination, imaging studies, and histopathological examination of a biopsy specimen. The tumor is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells (giant cells) and fibroblasts. | Diagnosis of giant-cell fibroblastoma is typically made through a combination of clinical examination, imaging studies, and histopathological examination of a biopsy specimen. The tumor is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells (giant cells) and fibroblasts. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for giant-cell fibroblastoma typically involves surgical removal of the tumor. In some cases, radiation therapy may be used as an adjunct to surgery. The prognosis for patients with giant-cell fibroblastoma is generally good, with a low rate of recurrence following complete surgical resection. | Treatment for giant-cell fibroblastoma typically involves surgical removal of the tumor. In some cases, radiation therapy may be used as an adjunct to surgery. The prognosis for patients with giant-cell fibroblastoma is generally good, with a low rate of recurrence following complete surgical resection. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Fibroblast]] | * [[Fibroblast]] | ||
* [[Soft tissue tumor]] | * [[Soft tissue tumor]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:32, 3 April 2025
| Giant-cell fibroblastoma | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Oncology, Dermatology |
| Symptoms | Painless skin nodule |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | Childhood |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Unknown |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Histopathology |
| Differential diagnosis | Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, Fibrosarcoma |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Surgical excision |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Generally good with complete excision |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | |
Giant-cell fibroblastoma is a rare, benign, soft tissue tumor that typically occurs in children and young adults. It is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells (giant cells) and fibroblasts, which are cells that produce collagen and other structural fibers.
Clinical Presentation[edit]
Patients with giant-cell fibroblastoma often present with a painless, slow-growing mass. The tumor is most commonly found in the deep soft tissues of the extremities, but can also occur in the trunk, head, and neck.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of giant-cell fibroblastoma is typically made through a combination of clinical examination, imaging studies, and histopathological examination of a biopsy specimen. The tumor is characterized by the presence of large, multinucleated cells (giant cells) and fibroblasts.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for giant-cell fibroblastoma typically involves surgical removal of the tumor. In some cases, radiation therapy may be used as an adjunct to surgery. The prognosis for patients with giant-cell fibroblastoma is generally good, with a low rate of recurrence following complete surgical resection.
