Case ReportInternational Surgery Journal

Publication:
A case report on a sporadic retroperitoneal malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour mimicking a pelvic abscess

Int Surg J. 2019;6(8):2991-2994.DOI10.18203/2349-2902.isj20193357

Thumbnail Image
View on the journal's website(opens in a new tab)

Abstract

Soft tissue sarcomas (STS) are a diverse group of neoplasms with about 60 subtypes arising from a variety of anatomical structures across all age groups. The diagnosis of STS can prove to be challenging as it mimics a variety of non malignant conditions. Here we present one such case of a sporadic MPNST which was operated on with the main differential diagnosis of a Pelvic Abscess. Hence though STS is rare in general population it should always be kept in mind in cases of doubtful and confusing presentations.

Keywords

Affiliations

  1. Department of Surgery, Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Full item record