Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma of the Foot Clinically Mimicking Plantar Fibromatosis. (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saraggi, Deborah; Salmaso, Roberto; Montesco, Maria Cristina; Zamuner, Carolina; Tiengo, Cesare; Rugge, Massimo; Fassan, Matteo
• Is Part Of: American journal of dermatopathology. Volume 39:Number 3(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma -- plantar fibromatosis -- plantar foot; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Histology, Pathological -- Periodicals; 616.50705
• DOI: 10.1097/DAD.0000000000000735
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-1091

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (EMC) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma usually presenting in proximal extremities of middle-aged men. The authors discuss a unique case of EMC, localized in the plantar foot of a 76-year-old woman, clinically suspected as plantar fibromatosis. It is important to avoid misdiagnosis of EMC because of their propensity for late recurrence and their metastatic potential.