is there any link between Cellular neurofibroma and colon cancer and malignant fibrous histiocytoma and colon cancer? can either of those spread to the colon? is really importnant that i find out..thanks!!
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It depends on what you are really asking . . but yes it is possible for primary MFH to present in the colon . . this is not the same as colon cancer . . it means that MFH is the primary cancer but it is in the colon. Colon cancer means that the primary malignant cell is a colon cell. MFH can present in the bone or soft tissue anyplace in the body. There have been reports of MFH in the colon. http://liddyshriversarcomainitiative.org/Newsletters/V02N02/MFH/mfh.htm http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/mfh.htm http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic420.htm As for cellular neurofibroma and colon cancer it is more complicated . .cellular neurofibroma is a benign condition in general . . but . .yes, it could present in the colon too: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9749504&dopt=AbstractPlus The answer is yes there may be a connection between cellular neurofibroma, MFH and having cancer in the colon. However, it would be best to discuss this issue with a doctor for more specific information and a more thorough discussion.
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