학술논문

Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma presenting as an exophytic pedunculated tumor on the left scapula
Document Type
article
Source
Dermatology Online Journal. 25(7)
Subject
undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma
malignant fibrous histiocytoma
soft tissue sarcoma
Language
Abstract
Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma is a common soft tissue sarcoma. Unfortunately, any attempt to describe the line of differentiation fails. It represents a final common pathway in tumors that undergoes progression towards dedifferentiation. We report a man with an undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma presenting as an exophytic pedunculated tumor of the left scapula. Histopathology analysis revealed spindle-shaped cells with great pleomorphism and numerous mitoses. Immunohistochemistry showed diffuse expression of vimentin. Wide local excision was performed after an oncology consultation. After two-years of follow-up, the patient has shown no evidence of recurrence or metastases.