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Fibroblastic/Myofibroblastic Tumors

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Fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumors represent a large group of soft tissue neoplasms that are made up of cells resembling those found in tendons or ligaments. Fibroblasts appear as spindle cells with elongated nuclei and variable amounts of associated eosinophilic collagen deposition (Fig. 5.1). Myofibroblasts can be spindled or star-shaped and demonstrate some muscle-type antigens (e.g. smooth muscle actin) by immunohistochemistry. The behavior of these tumors can span from completely benign to malignant [1].

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Perry, K. (2017). Fibroblastic/Myofibroblastic Tumors. In: Soft Tissue Pathology for Clinicians. Pathology for Clinicians. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55654-3_5

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