Cryoablation for plantar alveolar soft part sarcoma: A case report

Superficial tumors cause pain and bleeding. Treatment not only involves tumor control but must also provide symptom relief and repair tissues. Cryoablation is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive technique used to treat malignant tumors. It offers unique advantages in managing superficial tumors. It destroys tumor cell structure via low temperatures, induces necrosis and sloughing of tumor tissue, and reduces tumor burden. Additionally, it enhances the repair of local tissues, promotes wound healing, and improves the patient's quality of life. We report a case of a patient with exophytic alveolar soft part sarcoma on the left foot with multiple metastases. The lesion persisted after radiotherapy, rendering the patient immobile due to pain and bleeding. Following cryoablation, the lesion completely necrotized and sloughed off. Local healing was good, walking was restored, and quality of life improved significantly. Thus, the potential therapeutic benefits of cryoablation against superficial tumors are highlighted.