Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma: Cytomorphologic features and diagnostic challenges

Diagn Cytopathol. 2021 Mar;49(3):457-461. doi: 10.1002/dc.24691. Epub 2021 Jan 8.

Abstract

Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS) is a rare malignant neoplasm, which primarily arises in lymph nodes with occasional cases occurring in extranodal locations. The diagnosis is often challenging particularly on cytology fine needle aspiration due to overlapping morphologic and immunohistochemical features. We present a case of FDCS diagnosed in an otherwise asymptomatic 33-year old male. The aim of our case report is to highlight the key cytomorphologic features and discuss various differential diagnoses of this unusual entity.

Keywords: cytopathology; follicular dendritic sarcoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle / methods
  • Dendritic Cell Sarcoma, Follicular / diagnosis*
  • Dendritic Cell Sarcoma, Follicular / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry / methods
  • Male