Infantile fibrosarcoma in a child: a case report

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Oncology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Infantile fibrosarcoma is a rare pediatric soft tissue tumor, primarily affecting extremities.
• While histopathologically similar to adult forms, infantile fibrosarcoma exhibits a significantly better survival prognosis.
• Recurrence is common, but metastasis rates are low, especially in younger children.

Observation:

• A case report details a nine-year-old girl with a recurrent left hand mass.
• Pathological examination revealed sheets of spindle-shaped cells, indicative of infantile fibrosarcoma.
• The patient presented with a relapsing mass, necessitating intervention.

Findings:

• The diagnosis of infantile fibrosarcoma was confirmed through pathological findings.
• The patient received a combination of surgical intervention and chemotherapy.
• The treatment resulted in a successful outcome with tumor regression.

Implications:

• Infantile fibrosarcoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric soft tissue masses.
• The condition generally has a favorable prognosis with uncommon distant metastasis.
• Surgery is the primary treatment, with chemotherapy and radiotherapy aiding in metastasis reduction.