Benign Fibrous Histocytoma of Soft Tissue: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Benign fibrous histiocytoma (BFH) is a heterogenous group of mesenchymal tumors , composed of fibroblasts & histiocytes. Most commonly occurs in fifth decade with male predilection . Most common site is on skin of extremities. Intraorally, BFHs are most common in soft tissues of buccal mucosa, gingiva, lips, soft palate & floor of mouth. The objective of this case report to report a case of Benign Fibrous Histiocytoma in a 9 year old female patient, complaining of a painless swelling in the lower left back gum region for about six months. Considering unusual site of tumor as in this case, immunohistochemistry was performed to confirm for final diagnosis.