| Literature DB >> 20670445 |
Christina Arnaoutoglou1, Marios G Lykissas, Ioannis D Gelalis, Anna Batistatou, Anna Goussia, Michalis Doukas, Theodoros A Xenakis.
Abstract
Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) is a distinctive variant of fibrosarcoma with a high metastasizing potential and sometimes long interval between tumour presentation and metastasis. We present the case of a 50-year-old male who developed a large mass in the posterior aspect of his lower left thigh. The tumor was excised with preservation of the neurovascular structures surrounded by the mass. The tumour measured 11 x 10 x 9 cm and on pathology evaluation was diagnosed as LGFMS. Due to the relative rarity of LGFMS, there is no dedicated protocol regarding follow-up recommendations. In order to early diagnose possible metastasis it is important to inform the patients about the longstanding metastatic potential of the disease.Entities:
Year: 2010 PMID: 20670445 PMCID: PMC2920234 DOI: 10.1186/1749-799X-5-49
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Orthop Surg Res ISSN: 1749-799X Impact factor: 2.359