How common is malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH)?
It is considered the most common type of soft tissue sarcoma. It is also the most common soft tissue sarcoma secondary to radiotherapy.
What age group is affected by malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH)?
32-80 years of age, mean of 59.
What are some differential considerations with malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH)?
Other sarcomas and soft tissue tumours including synovial sarcoma, aggressive fibromatosis, benign fibrous tumours, soft tissue metastases, and myositis ossificans.
MRI demonstrates a well-circumscribed soft tissue mass in the anterior compartment of the right thigh which is hypointense on T1WI and hyperintense on T2WI and shows irregular thick ring-type contrast enhancement. There is no evidence of femoral cortical invasion.