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Low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma in thigh.
Bong-Jin Lee1, Woo-Sung Park, Jong-Mun Jin
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cheju Halla General Hospital, Jeju, Korea.
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery
|December 4, 2009
Summary
This study reports a rare low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma case in a 54-year-old female. Surgical resection resulted in no recurrence or metastasis after 5 years, highlighting successful treatment for this soft tissue tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) is a rare, slow-growing soft tissue neoplasm.
- LGFMS typically affects young adults, presenting in deep soft tissues.
- The potential for local recurrence and distant metastasis necessitates careful management.
Observation:
- A 54-year-old female presented with a thigh mass that had been slowly growing for 34 years.
- The tumor was identified as a low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma.
- Surgical intervention involved marginal resection of the tumor.
Findings:
- The patient underwent marginal resection for the LGFMS.
- Post-operative follow-up at 5 years showed no evidence of local recurrence.
- No distant metastasis was detected at the 5-year follow-up mark.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on LGFMS, particularly in the Korean population.
- Successful surgical management, even for long-standing tumors, can achieve favorable long-term outcomes.
- Early detection and complete resection are crucial for managing LGFMS to prevent recurrence and metastasis.
