Follicular Dendritic Cell Sarcoma Mediastinum - a case report

Indian J Surg Oncol. 2014 Dec;5(4):290-2. doi: 10.1007/s13193-014-0349-9. Epub 2014 Sep 4.

Abstract

Follicular dendritic cell tumor (FDCT) are extremely rare difficult to diagnose category tumors.There has been a considerable controversy in medical community regarding precise classification and optimal management of this tumor with some treating it as a form of non Hodgkins lymphoma and some as soft tissue sarcomas.The number of published cases are still low and documentation too heterogenous to give statistically ified therapeutic recommendation of these tumors.This case report aims to highlight various aspects of diagnosing and treating this rare entity.

Keywords: FDC markers; Follicular dendritic cell tumor.

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  • Case Reports