Histiocytoma, angiomatoid fibrous: A variant form of malignant fibrous histiocytoma which is characterized by the development of nodules under the skin. It is a rare soft tissue tumor that occurs mainly on the trunk or limbs and is considered a low-grade malignancy. The exact symptoms will vary depending on the location of the tumor and how it affects surrounding blood vessels, nerves etc. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Histiocytoma, angiomatoid fibrous is available below.
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