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Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is also known as Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is also known as Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
True (A)
Soft-tissue MFH is most common in individuals aged 30 to 40 years.
Soft-tissue MFH is most common in individuals aged 30 to 40 years.
False (B)
On x-ray, a soft-tissue MFH appears as a homogeneous, well-defined mass.
On x-ray, a soft-tissue MFH appears as a homogeneous, well-defined mass.
False (B)
Cortical erosion of the underlying bone is considered a significant diagnostic feature of MFH.
Cortical erosion of the underlying bone is considered a significant diagnostic feature of MFH.
MRI of soft-tissue MFH shows low signal intensity on T1 weighted sequences.
MRI of soft-tissue MFH shows low signal intensity on T1 weighted sequences.
Flashcards
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH)
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH)
A type of soft tissue cancer that is often painless and grows slowly but can get very large.
Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma (UPS)
Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma (UPS)
A newer name for MFH. It's important to recognize that both terms refer to the same type of cancer.
Soft-tissue MFH
Soft-tissue MFH
The most common type of MFH, often affecting people over 50.
Cortical erosion of the underlying bone
Cortical erosion of the underlying bone
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High signal on both T1 and T2 weighted sequences (MRI)
High signal on both T1 and T2 weighted sequences (MRI)
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Study Notes
Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (MFH)
- Also known as Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma (UPS)
- The most common subtype of MFH is a soft-tissue MFH
- Most common malignant primary soft tissue tumour in those aged over 50
- Typically presents as a painless enlarging soft tissue mass over months
- Can be large at diagnosis, measuring tens of centimetres
- X-ray appearance: partly calcified soft tissue mass
- Important diagnostic feature: cortical erosion of underlying bone
- MRI appearance: high signal on both T1 and T2 weighted sequences
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