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Fibromyxoid sarcoma of the leg

Authors :
Uwe Wollina
Juliane Runge
Jaqueline Schönlebe
Source :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, Vol 1, Iss 1, Pp 24-26 (2010), Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Publication Year :
2010
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2010.

Abstract

A 48-year-old female with an atypical plaque-like lesion of the lower leg is presented in this article. Histologic investigation revealed a rare low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (pT1a cN0 cM0; stage Ia) of suprafascial localization. Staging of the patient did not reveal metastatic spread. The tumor was surgically removed with wide safety margins. The defect was closed using a mesh graft transplant and vacuum-assisted closure. Healing was complete. Regular follow-up for at least 5 years is recommended. Besides the rareness of this tumor, this case is also remarkable because of the localization on the lower leg and the suprafascial soft tissue.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22295178
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....0fbe598d00c6d2e5697574bc2a93d550