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Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology 1/2009

Open Access 01-12-2009 | Case report

Spontaneous regression in alveolar soft part sarcoma: case report and literature review

Authors: Mohammed N. BaniHani, Abdel Rahman A. Al Manasra

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2009

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Abstract

Background

Sarcomas are a type of malignant tumors that arise from connective tissue. They are most of the time found in extremities

Case presentation

We are presenting a case of adult male patient, who was found to have huge abdominal mass and multiple gastric and duodenal polyps. Pathological diagnosis for all lesions was Alveolar soft part sarcoma. Although he complained from metastasis to both lungs and right atrium, all these deposits regressed spontaneously. Patient stated that he used some herbs (Teucrium polium, Cat Thyme) prescribed for him. No chemotherapy or radiotherapy was given. The duration of regression was about 5 months before other lesions appeared. Later on, he died secondary to brain metastasis.

Conclusion

ASPS is a rare type of sarcomas that affect primarily the lower limbs. This tumor does rarely metastasize to the gastrointestinal tract.
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Metadata
Title
Spontaneous regression in alveolar soft part sarcoma: case report and literature review
Authors
Mohammed N. BaniHani
Abdel Rahman A. Al Manasra
Publication date
01-12-2009
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-7-53

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