Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous (also known as Benign Fibrous Histiocytomas, Fibrous Histiocytoma, Benign): A benign tumor composed, wholly or in part, of cells with the morphologic characteristics of HISTIOCYTES and with various fibroblastic components. Fibrous histiocytomas can occur anywhere in the body. When they occu
A benign tumor composed, wholly or in part, of cells with the morphologic characteristics of HISTIOCYTES and with various fibroblastic components. Fibrous histiocytomas can occur anywhere in the body. When they occur in the skin, they are called dermatofibromas or sclerosing hemangiomas. (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, p1747)
MeSH classification
C04.557.450.565.590.425.350
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What does Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous mean in medicine?
A benign tumor composed, wholly or in part, of cells with the morphologic characteristics of HISTIOCYTES and with various fibroblastic components. Fibrous histiocytomas can occur anywhere in the body. When they occur in the skin, they are called dermatofibromas or sclerosing hemangiomas. (From DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, p1747) This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous known by any other names?
Yes. Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous is also referred to as Benign Fibrous Histiocytomas, Fibrous Histiocytoma, Benign, Fibrous Histiocytomas, Benign, Histiocytomas, Benign Fibrous in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous sit in the medical classification?
Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C04.557.450.565.590.425.350). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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