Open AccessA case report of paravertebral low-grade malignant fibrous myxoid sarcoma
Author(s) -
Mintao Zhao,
Chen-Si Li,
Jun-Wang,
Yuanpei Cheng,
Dongxu Zhao
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.59
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1536-5964
pISSN - 0025-7974
DOI - 10.1097/md.0000000000018800
Subject(s) - medicine , sarcoma , dermatology , pathology
Rationale: Low-grade malignant fibrous myxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) is a malignant tumor that originates from soft tissues and has specific clinical and histopathological characteristics. Paravertebral LGFMS is rarely reported. Patient concerns: A 60-year-old woman had pain in the lower back and right anterior thigh for more than 3 years. Diagnosis: Paravertebral LGFMS. Interventions: Tumor resection, vertebral canal decompression and pedicle screw fixation. Outcomes: The tumor was excised, and the vertebral arch was fixed with pedicle screws at the root. Chemoradiotherapy was not performed. Her postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score decreased from 7 points at admission to 2 points at follow-up. The patient was discharged at postoperative day 13, and no recurrence was observed at the 6-month follow-up. Lessons: Although LGFMS is rare, it should be considered in differential diagnosis of other soft tissue tumors to avoid misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.