Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
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Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a type of soft tissue tumor, now classified among the sarcomas, that can appear in muscles, fat, or other supporting tissues, frequently in the limbs.
Common symptoms: It usually presents as a mass or lump that grows progressively and that, at times, is accompanied by local discomfort.
When to see a doctor? An evaluation is advisable when a lump is detected that increases in size or that does not go away over time.
Which specialist treats it? The orthopedist takes part in the evaluation when the tumor affects the musculoskeletal system, within joint management with the oncology field. In the presence of a persistent or rapidly growing lump, the most sensible thing is to see a professional who can examine it.
Data on 19 doctors who treat malignant fibrous histiocytoma
Which specialist treats malignant fibrous histiocytoma?
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a rare cancerous tumor that originates in soft tissue or bone. An orthopedist is the specialist who evaluates and treats this type of tumor. If you have a growing mass with bone or soft-tissue pain, see this specialist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in malignant fibrous histiocytoma
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Dr. Christian Jonathan Ventoledo López
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Luis Daniel Ramos Montes
Dr. Mario Becerra Fernández
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is malignant fibrous histiocytoma?
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a type of soft tissue tumor, now classified among the sarcomas, that can appear in muscles, fat, or other supporting tissues, frequently in the limbs.
Which doctor treats malignant fibrous histiocytoma?
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a rare cancerous tumor that originates in soft tissue or bone. An orthopedist is the specialist who evaluates and treats this type of tumor. If you have a growing mass with bone or soft-tissue pain, see this specialist.