Atypical fibroxanthoma of the skin. Report of a case with Langerhans-like granules

Arch Dermatol. 1984 Feb;120(2):234-9.

Abstract

A 58-year-old man had an atypical fibroxanthoma of the face. Light microscopic and ultrastructural studies disclosed that the tumor was composed of three types of cells: spindle-shaped fibroblasts, histiocytes, and multinucleated giant cells with histiocytic features. Langerhans-like granules were observed in occasional histiocytes in this tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cytoplasmic Granules / ultrastructure*
  • Facial Neoplasms / ultrastructure*
  • Fibroma / ultrastructure*
  • Fibrosarcoma / ultrastructure
  • Humans
  • Langerhans Cells / ultrastructure
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Neoplasms / ultrastructure*