Abstract
A case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma presenting as a cerebellar mass in a young man is described. The tumor was found to be arising from the dura mater and infiltrating the cerebellum. The ultrastructural and immunocytochemical studies confirmed the mesenchymal origin of the neoplasm. Focal reactive astrocytomalike areas were observed in the midst of this tumor.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Cerebral Ventriculography
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Cranial Fossa, Posterior
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein / metabolism
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Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / diagnosis*
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Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / diagnostic imaging
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Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / surgery
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Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / ultrastructure
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Histocytochemistry
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Humans
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Immunochemistry
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Male
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Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Meningeal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Meningeal Neoplasms / surgery
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Meningeal Neoplasms / ultrastructure
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Microscopy, Electron
Substances
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Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein