Myxoid Liposarcoma: A Soft-Tissue Sarcoma Mimicking Hematoma in A Baseball Player

Authors

Chia-Hua Lee
Hao-Hung Tsai
Yat-Yin Law
Chuan-Chao Lin

Translated Title

黏液型脂肪肉瘤：於棒球員發現類似血腫之軟組織肉瘤

Abstract

There are multiple histological types of soft-tissue sarcomas (STS) that are associated with different prognoses. Liposarcoma (LPS) is the most frequent subtype of STS in extremities and trunk wall in Taiwan.The myxoid liposarcoma is the second most common subtype of LPS and is associated with an intermediate-grade malignancy. STS and hematoma may be difficult to differentiate clinically. We report a case of a 35-year-old male presented with a mass lesion over the left thigh, which was initially misinterpreted as a hematoma on ultrasound. We also conducted a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study, which revealed the possible diagnosis of STS. After operation and histopathological examination, the diagnosis of myxoid liposarcoma was confirmed. We conducted a literature reviewarticle of the clinical presentation, ultrasonic, and MRI findings to assess characteristics that will help the physician differentiate between hematomas and STS.

Language

English

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.6315/TJPMR.202112_49(2).0007

First Page

205

Last Page

211

Recommended Citation

Lee, Chia-Hua; Tsai, Hao-Hung; Law, Yat-Yin; and Lin, Chuan-Chao (2021) "Myxoid Liposarcoma: A Soft-Tissue Sarcoma Mimicking Hematoma in A Baseball Player," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 49: Iss. 2, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/TJPMR.202112_49(2).0007
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol49/iss2/7