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Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma arising from the retroperitoneum
American Journal of Clinical Pathology
|April 1, 1986
Summary
This case report details an extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma in the retroperitoneum. Immunohistochemistry suggests alpha-1-antitrypsin and alpha-1-antichymotrypsin may aid in diagnosing poorly differentiated tumors.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (EMC) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma.
- Retroperitoneal tumors can be challenging to diagnose due to their location and varied histology.