Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Neurocranium

Chrisovalantis A. Tsimiklis, Tom Morris

Neurosurgical Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), North Terrace, Adelaide, Australian.

DOI: 10.4236/nm.2013.44038                

Abstract

Presented is a case of benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) involving the calvarium of a 25 years old lady who noticed a depression in her occiput associated with localised pain. Imaging revealed a tumour eroding through the inner and outer skull tables, closely associated with major underlying dural sinuses. She underwent complete macroscopic resection of the tumour and reconstruction of a titanium mesh cranioplasty. Histology favoured a benign process with a diagnosis of BFH of the calvarium given. At 1 year follow-up, the patient is asymptomatic and has not developed recurrence of the tumour.

Keywords

Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma; Skull Tumour; Neurocranium

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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