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Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Christina Arnaoutoglou, Marios G. Lykissas, Ioannis D. Gelalis, Anna Batistatou, Anna Goussia, Michalis Doukas, Theodoros A. Xenakis

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2010

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 × 10 × 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.

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Title: Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Christina Arnaoutoglou
Marios G. Lykissas
Ioannis D. Gelalis
Anna Batistatou
Anna Goussia
Michalis Doukas
Theodoros A. Xenakis
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-799X-5-49

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