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

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Arnaoutoglou, C.
Lykissas, M. G.
Gelalis, I. D.
Batistatou, A.
Goussia, A.
Doukas, M.
Xenakis, T. A.

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J Orthop Surg Res

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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 x 10 x 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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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20670445
http://www.josr-online.com/content/pdf/1749-799X-5-49.pdf

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Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων. Σχολή Επιστημών Υγείας. Τμήμα Ιατρικής

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