Login / Signup

Rare, risky, recurrent: An enigmatic cutaneous polyp.

Ashok SinghRupinder K BrarBiswajit DeyJitendra NigamArchana Deshpande
Published in: Journal of cutaneous pathology (2019)
Myxofibrosarcomas (MFSs) are sarcomas most commonly seen in older patients. These are tumors of deep soft tissue seen in subcutaneous tissue and deep fascia, with frequent muscle involvement. These sarcomas are notorious for recurrences and progression to a higher grade with notable metastatic potential. They are very often under-diagnosed owing to their inherent morphological variability. A case of MFS is presented as a cutaneous, exophytic, polypoidal mass because of its rarity and importance of timely diagnosis, as under-diagnosis may lead to inadequate clearance of tumor, recurrences, metastases and increased mortality.
Keyphrases
  • soft tissue
  • high grade
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • small cell lung cancer
  • skeletal muscle
  • cardiovascular events
  • risk factors
  • coronary artery disease
  • climate change
  • age related macular degeneration