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Skeletal Radiology
Published in: Skeletal Radiology 9/2005

01-09-2005 | Case Report

MR appearance of clear cell sarcoma of tendons and aponeuroses (malignant melanoma of soft parts): radiologic-pathologic correlation

Authors: Mukbil Hourani, Nabil Khoury, Bassem Mourany, Nina Salem Shabb

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 9/2005

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Abstract

Clear cell sarcoma of tendons and aponeuroses (CCSTA) is a rare aggressive soft tissue tumor that frequently produces melanin. Its MR findings are rarely described in the literature. We report the case of a previously healthy 54-year-old man with clear cell sarcoma of the thigh who presented with a large painless mass of 1 year’s duration. MR imaging showed the tumor to be of high signal intensity on fast spin-echo and STIR images. Both fine needle aspiration and excisional biopsy showed abundant melanin pigments. Histologic diagnosis was compatible with CCSTA.
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Metadata
Title
MR appearance of clear cell sarcoma of tendons and aponeuroses (malignant melanoma of soft parts): radiologic-pathologic correlation
Authors
Mukbil Hourani
Nabil Khoury
Bassem Mourany
Nina Salem Shabb
Publication date
01-09-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 9/2005
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-005-0893-z

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