Painful Abdominal Mass with undetected growth in a 46 years old man
Journal Title: Hong Kong Journal of Orthopaedic Research - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a sarcoma originating from fibroblast cells. Retroperitoneal soft-tissue sarcomas are rare tumors with an incidence of 0.5 to 1 new cases per 100.000 inhabitants per year. We report a case of MFH in the retroperitoneum in a 46-year-old man who presented a left lower abdominal pain and an abdominal mass with slow growth. CT scan of the abdomen demonstrated a well-circumscribed mass in the left iliopsoas compartment extending to the root of thigh and to left femoral head. The patient underwent an extraperitoneal approach with extension for infrainguinal exposure and the tumor was resected. Histopathological examination of the specimen measuring 12 centimeters revealed a Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and was given adjuvant radiotherapy. He is currently well 5 years after his operation.
Authors and Affiliations
Sotelo Sevillano B, Oliva Moya F, Dominguez Amador JJ, Vilches Fernández JM, Andrés García JA
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