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A 92-year-old woman presented with a hip mass and pneumonia. Imaging revealed a large, painful mass, initially concerning for malignancy, but ultimately diagnosed as a rare soft tissue tumor. This case highlights the importance of comprehensive imaging in elderly patients with complex presentations.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Radiology
Geriatrics

Background:

Elderly, bedridden patients can present with complex symptoms.
A large, hard, fixed mass in the thigh of an elderly patient warrants thorough investigation.
History of lymphoma requires consideration of recurrence or secondary malignancy.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case of a large soft tissue mass in an elderly patient.
To discuss the diagnostic challenges and imaging modalities used.
To highlight a rare soft tissue tumor diagnosis in a geriatric patient.

Main Methods:

Clinical presentation and physical examination.
Laboratory investigations including complete blood count.
Imaging studies: chest radiography, abdominal/pelvic CT, lower extremity CT, ultrasound (US), and Doppler US.
Exclusion of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to pacemaker.

Main Results:

A 92-year-old bedridden female presented with fever, cough, and a right lateral hip mass.
Imaging revealed a large (5x5x10 cm) painful, hard, fixed mass.
CT and US demonstrated a soft tissue mass without evidence of lymphadenopathy or bone involvement. Pneumonia was diagnosed and treated concurrently.

Conclusions:

Large soft tissue masses in the elderly can be challenging to diagnose.
A combination of imaging techniques is crucial when MRI is contraindicated.
This case underscores the importance of considering rare soft tissue tumors in the differential diagnosis of geriatric patients with unexplained masses.