Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
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What is malignant fibrous histiocytoma?
A malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a type of cancerous tumor that can start in the soft tissue or bone. It is a painless swollen mass that can appear anywhere in the body. Pain may occur if the mass is pressing on nerves, muscle, or a bodily organ.
Common symptoms reported by people with malignant fibrous histiocytoma
Treatments taken by people with malignant fibrous histiocytoma
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Who has malignant fibrous histiocytoma on PatientsLikeMe?
- 9 patients have this condition
- 1 new patients joined this month
- 7 say malignant fibrous histiocytoma is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 0 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 0 | |
| 40-49 years | 2 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 5 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 3 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
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