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Extraskeletal Osteosarcoma- A Case Report.
Sharmila Thilagavathy Narayanan1, Meena Kumari Gopalakrishnan2, Shifa Seyed Ibrahim3
1Professor, Department of Pathology, Madurai Medical College , India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|February 20, 2016
Summary
Extraskeletal osteosarcoma, a rare soft tissue tumor, was incidentally discovered via imaging in a 30-year-old male. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this uncommon variant during diagnostic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Osteosarcoma is the most common primary malignant bone tumor, typically affecting bone.
- Extraskeletal osteosarcoma is a rare variant, originating in soft tissues without skeletal attachment.
- This rare tumor constitutes approximately 2% of all soft tissue sarcomas.
Observation:
- The case involves a 30-year-old male patient.
- The extraskeletal osteosarcoma was diagnosed incidentally during routine imaging.
- No skeletal attachment was present, confirming its extraskeletal nature.
Findings:
- The study presents a rare case of extraskeletal osteosarcoma.
- Incidental diagnosis through imaging was key in this case.
- The rarity of extraskeletal osteosarcoma in soft tissues is emphasized.
Implications:
- Highlights the diagnostic challenge and rarity of extraskeletal osteosarcoma.
- Underscores the role of imaging in incidental detection of rare soft tissue tumors.
- Contributes to the understanding and awareness of extraskeletal osteosarcoma in clinical practice.
