Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the orbit

Two cases of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the orbit are reported. Histopathological examination of the orbital biopsy specimen obtained after orbitotomy in one case and exenteration in another showed pleomorphic neoplastic cells arranged in storiform pattern. The tumour cells were composed of h...

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Main Authors: Betharia S, Arora Roopa, Kumar Sushil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 1988-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1988;volume=36;issue=3;spage=116;epage=119;aulast=Betharia
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Summary:Two cases of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the orbit are reported. Histopathological examination of the orbital biopsy specimen obtained after orbitotomy in one case and exenteration in another showed pleomorphic neoplastic cells arranged in storiform pattern. The tumour cells were composed of hyperchromatic nuclei with prominent nucleoli and admixtures of fibrob-lasts. Postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy were given. There was no evidence of recurrence two years later.
ISSN:0301-4738