Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumor of Soft Parts - CISMeF
Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumor of Soft PartsNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumor of Soft Parts;
NCIt synonyms : PHAT; Early Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumor;
NCIt definition : A non-metastasizing soft tissue neoplasm characterized by the presence of a neoplastic
stroma containing spindle cells, dilated thin-walled vessels lined by fibrin, and
a chronic inflammatory infiltrate. The majority of cases develop in the subcutaneous
tissues usually in the lower extremities and present as slow growing masses. Recurrences
occur in approximately half of the cases.;