Leiomyosarcoma of the lower limb presenting as a benign mass : a case report
Abstract
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.
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Date
2018-11
Type
Article
Subject
Oncology. Pathology.
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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.
Journal / Source Title
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
DOI
10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.2250-0685.1236
PMID
30915285
Publisher
Indian Orthopaedic Research Group
Publisher’s URL
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc6424323/