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Myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma: a case report.

Authors :
Ertener O
Tuna B
Akçali O
Yörükoğlu K
Source :
Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica [Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc] 2013; Vol. 47 (6), pp. 436-9.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma (MIFS) is a recently described, rare low-grade sarcoma. Generally located in the upper and lower extremities, MIFS clinically mimics a benign cystic mass and is composed of spindle-like or atypical cells and mixed inflammatory infiltrates located in the fibroblastic myxoid stroma. Radiologic images and macroscopic appearance generally resemble a lobulated mass with irregular margins. We present a case of a tumoral mass with neoplastic cells at the center and a smooth surface with a previously undefined appearance. Myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma is significantly difficult to distinguish clinically from benign lesions and the surgeon should consider the possibility of malignancy in lesions located at the extremities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2589-1294
Volume :
47
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24509225
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3944/aott.2013.2476