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Ossifying fibromyxoid tumor: a rare case.
Masood Umer1, Javeria Saeed1, Nasir Ud Din2
1Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Ossifying fibromyxoid tumour (OFMT) is a rare soft tissue neoplasm. This case highlights an atypical variant diagnosis and successful excision, emphasizing long-term follow-up for potential recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Ossifying fibromyxoid tumour (OFMT) is a rare mesenchymal soft tissue neoplasm.
- OFMT exhibits intermediate behavior and differentiation, with potential for both benign and malignant variants.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old male presented with a painless swelling in the left distal thigh.
- Initial X-ray and biopsy were suspicious for solitary fibrous tumour, prompting further radiological workup.
Findings:
- Final histopathology confirmed an atypical variant of soft tissue OFMT.
- The patient underwent wide margin excision and is currently disease-free.
Implications:
- OFMT, even atypical variants, requires vigilant long-term follow-up due to risk of local recurrence and metastasis.
- Accurate diagnosis through integrated radiological and histopathological evaluation is crucial for appropriate management.
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