Fibrosarcoma

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Malignant fibromatous neoplasm, fibroblastic sarcoma

Overview

Fibrosarcoma (fibroblastic sarcoma) is a malignant tumor derived from fibrous connective tissue and characterized by immature proliferating fibroblasts or undifferentiated anaplastic spindle cells.

Classificaion

Fibrosarcoma may be classified according to degrees of differentiation into three subtypes: low grade malignancy (differentiated), intermediate malignancy and high grade malignancy (anaplastic)

Pathophysiology

Tumor cells may resemble mature fibroblasts (spindle-shaped), secreting collagen, with rare mitoses. These cells are arranged in short fascicles which split and merge, giving the appearance of "fish bone". Poorly differentiated tumors consist in more atypical cells, pleomorphic, giant cells, multinucleated, numerous atypical mitoses and reduced collagen production. Presence of immature blood vessels (sarcomatous vessels lacking endothelial cells) favors the bloodstream metastasizing.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Patients of all age groups may develop Fibrosarcoma, but are most common between the third and sixth decades of life. In infants, fibrosarcoma is usually congenital. Infants presenting with fibrosarcoma usually do so in the first two years of their life.

See also

• Fibrous connective tissue
• Fibroma
• Neurofibrosarcoma