Fine needle aspiration cytology of solitary fibrous tumor of the orbit

Abstract

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a distinct and a rare spindle cell neoplasm, commonly known to occur in the pleura and other serosal sites. With the advent of immunohistochemistry, varied extraserosal sites are being recognized as common locations for this rare tumor. We report a case of SFT in a 50-year-old male patient who presented with multiple swellings in the eyelid, with emphasis on the cytological features.

Keywords

• Fine needle aspiration cytology; orbit; solitary fibrous tumor