Myxoid liposarcoma of the hand – A rare entity

Abstract Hand liposarcomas are not well recognized in common practice, which leads to erroneous diagnostics and delayed proper treatment. We reported a case of a myxoid liposarcoma classified as stage IIb, and developed in the palmar side of the left hand in a 38-year-old man. There was an initial t...

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Published in:Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma 2016-10, Vol.7 (Suppl 1), p.65-68
Main Authors: Zaraa, Mourad, Haboubi, Khalil, Bessalah, Emir, Kedous, Mohamed Ali, Mbarek, Mondher
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Hand
Myxoid liposarcoma
Orthopedics
Radiotherapy
Resection
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Hand liposarcomas are not well recognized in common practice, which leads to erroneous diagnostics and delayed proper treatment. We reported a case of a myxoid liposarcoma classified as stage IIb, and developed in the palmar side of the left hand in a 38-year-old man. There was an initial tumor reduction by a sclerosing agent injection that proved to be a failure. An open excisional biopsy confirmed the diagnostic after pathology examination. Recurrence occurred after 2 years, followed by a second resection and an adjunctive radiotherapy. At 5 years follow-up, the patient was recurrence free. Although myxoid liposarcoma is rare in the hand, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a painless soft tissue mass in this region.
ISSN:0976-5662
2213-3445
DOI:10.1016/j.jcot.2016.07.004