Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-4 | Issue-01 | 35-41
Case Report
Extra Skeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma of the Left Popliteal Fossa: A Case Report
Dr. Sushil Kumar Shukla, Dr. Neena Chauhan, Dr. Sunil Saini, Dr. Tripti Aggarwal
Published : Jan. 30, 2019
Abstract
Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma (EMC) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma of uncertain differentiation characterized by
abundant myxoid matrix located in the soft tissues. It affects mainly the soft tissues of the proximal end of long bones.
EMC has a male preference, and this occurs in soft tissue area in patients who are more than 40 years old. The present
case was 63 year old female with diagnostic findings on histopathological examination with immuno–histochemical
confirmation. EMC is a rare tumor should be considered in the differential diagnosis of myxoid soft tissue neoplasm.
Therefore, a multi-modal approach, having distinct clinical, cytological, histo-pathological, immunohistochemical
features and cytogenetics analysis, must be necessary in establishing a more definitive diagnosis, which may finally lead
to a more targeted and specific treatment for patients.