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Jessica Lau¹, Charles W Hartin, Doruk E Ozgediz

¹School of Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14214, USA.

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Myositis ossificans, a bone-forming lesion in soft tissue, can mimic cancer. This case highlights its diagnosis in a young girl with neurodevelopmental disorders and no trauma history.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Radiology
Pathology

Background:

Myositis ossificans is a benign, heterotopic ossification process occurring in soft tissues.
It can present as a palpable mass, often mistaken for soft tissue sarcoma.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial to avoid unnecessary aggressive treatments.

Observation:

A 16-year-old female with anxiety disorder and Asperger syndrome presented with a soft tissue mass.
No history of significant trauma was reported.
Diagnostic imaging included magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound.

Findings:

Histologic examination revealed characteristic features of myositis ossificans, including zonal ossification.
Radiographic findings were crucial in differentiating it from malignant bone-forming tumors.
The patient's neurodevelopmental profile was noted but not directly implicated in the etiology.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering myositis ossificans in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses, even in the absence of trauma.
Multimodality diagnostic approaches, integrating imaging and histology, are essential for accurate characterization.
Distinguishing benign entities like myositis ossificans from malignancy prevents overtreatment and guides appropriate patient management.