Published November 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Primary alveolar soft part sarcoma of fibula demonstrating ASPL-TFE3 fusion: a case report and review of the literature

  • 1. New Jersey Medical School, Newark (United States)
  • 2. University Hospital, Department of Pathology, Newark, NJ (United States)
  • 3. University Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Newark, NJ (United States)
  • 4. University Hospital, Department of Radiology, Newark, NJ (United States)

Description

Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a rare soft tissue tumor typically affecting young adults. These tumors are most often seen in the deep soft tissues of the extremities and patients generally present with advanced disease. Primary bone involvement is extremely rare and has only been reported in seven cases. This is the first case of alveolar soft part sarcoma in bone documenting the ASPL-TFE3 gene product. Herein, we report a rare presentation of alveolar soft part sarcoma presenting as a primary bone neoplasm involving the proximal fibula in a 41-year-old woman. (orig.)

Availability note (English)

Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00256-008-0540-6

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skeletal Radiology
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
p. 1047-1051
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRADI

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
39118999
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BONE JOINTS; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; GENETIC EFFECTS; GENETICS; SARCOMAS; SKELETAL DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIOLOGY; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; SKELETON; TOMOGRAPHY