Myxofibrosarcoma: First report of myxofibrosarcoma of bone arising at a bone infarct

Skeletal Radiol. 2017 Aug;46(8):1143-1147. doi: 10.1007/s00256-017-2651-4. Epub 2017 Apr 21.

Abstract

Approximately 3300 new primary bone tumors will present to American physicians this year. This small but important group of malignancies has become more defined with developments in pathologic morphology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular studies. As tumor types are better partitioned, their specific characteristics are more readily observed. In this article we present the first reported case of a myxofibrosarcoma of bone developing within a bone infarct. With improved delineation of rarer tumor types, it is expected that additional cases of myxofibrosarcoma of bone will be recognized, potentially arising from a bone infarct. By framing the context, describing the case, and sharing pertinent figures, we hope to facilitate this recognition.

Keywords: Osteonecrosis; Sarcoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Femoral Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Femur / blood supply
  • Fibrosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Tibia / blood supply
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media