Original Article
Clear cell sarcoma of the ankle
Authors:
H W Wiersma ,
Department of Radiology, Deventer Ziekenhuis, Deventer, The Netherlands
M C de Jonge,
Departments of Radiology, Academisch Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
J Bras,
Departments of Pathology, Academisch Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
G R Schaap,
Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Academisch Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
M Maas
Departments of Radiology, Academisch Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Abstract
Background: A 48-year-old woman was referred to our hospital for evaluation of a soft tissue mass at her right ankle. At initial presentation, 5 years earlier, her general practitioner thought of a benign lesion and suggested to remove the mass. At the time, no additional imaging was requested. Over the years, the swelling was slowly growing but remained painless. Now, on clinical examination, a mass lesion was seen, located posterior of the lateral malleolus, consisting of a firm mass fixed to the surface underneath. The estimated size of the tumor was 2 x 6 cm, which gave rise to suspicion of a malignancy.
Published on
01 May 2012.
Peer Reviewed
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