Leiomyosarcoma of the lower limb presenting as a benign mass : a case report
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The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust; University of Warwick; George Eliot Hospital NHS TrustPublication date
2018-11Subject
Oncology. Pathology.
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Introduction: Soft tissue sarcomas are rare tumors that often present with pain, increasing size and a location deep to the fascia. If they do not present with the aforementioned symptoms and signs, delayed diagnosis can occur. Case report: We present an unusual case of a 51-year-old patient who presented with clinical features of a benign mass of the lower limb that turned out to be a soft tissue sarcoma - a leiomyosarcoma. Conclusion: Medical practitioners must consider the possibility of soft tissue sarcoma in patients that present with a benign looking mass. Diagnostic imaging can be inconclusive on these cases and definite diagnosis is made on histological examination. Treatment includes surgery and radiotherapy.Citation
Papageorgiou K, Goodwin P, Travlos J, Dramis A. Leiomyosarcoma of the Lower Limb Presenting as a Benign Mass: A Case Report. J Orthop Case Rep. 2018 Nov-Dec;8(6):13-15. doi: 10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.2250-0685.1236.Type
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc6424323/PMID
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Indian Orthopaedic Research Groupae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.2250-0685.1236