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Epithelioid cell histiocytoma (ECH) is a benign tumor of the dermis which can closely resemble other benign and malignant tumors showing epithelioid features. Correct diagnosis is needed to prevent unnecessary treatment. A case of ECH and a brief review of the literature are presented, with emphasis on differentiating ECH from other benign dermal neoplasms with epithelioid features. Keywords: Epithelioid histiocytoma | dermatofibroma | benign dermal tumor, Case Report A 44-year-old woman presented with a 5-mm, smooth, flesh-colored papule of the cheek. The lesion had been present for an unknown duration. Microscopically (Figures 1 and 2), the [...]

The use of perforator island flaps to cover big skin defects is described by many authors. Flex C.Behan 1 described this flap in many publications and showed many cases of hands, face,leg, upper back and other areas. (1,2,3,4,5,7) Closure of big defects is commonly done by skin grafting or distant flap transfer which often gives bulky masses. Use of transposed local flaps is an excellent idea which can employ different shapes like V-Y and other forms. (1), Case Report 36 years old Malay man who has a recurrent dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans on the back at the level of the lumbo-sacral region was subjected on 10th of July 2008 [...]

The use of perforator island flaps to cover big skin defects is described by many authors. Flex C. Behan (1) described this flap in many publications and showed many cases of hands, face, leg, upper back and other areas. (1,2,3,4,5,7) Closure of big defects is commonly done by skin grafting or distant flap transfer which often gives bulky masses. Use of transposed local flaps is an excellent idea which can employ different shapes like V-Y and other forms. (1), Table of Contents Abstract Case Report Technique Results Discussion Conclusion References Case Report 36 years old Malay man who has a recurrent dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans on the back at the level [...]

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Case Report Pathologic findings Discussion References Abstract Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a high grade soft tissue tumor occurring normally in the late adult life. [...]