Successfully resected intrathoracic low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma

Rapidly developing intrathoracic low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma: A case report

Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS) is a rare mesenchymal tumor that primarily arises in the limbs and trunk of young adults, and rarely in the thoracic cavity. An 84-year-old Japanese woman presented with a right intrathoracic mass which was 8 cm in size. CT-guided needle biopsy did not provide a definitive diagnosis. Perioperatively, a mass was found in the right lower lobe of the lung and was suspected to have invaded the chest wall at the sixth-eighth ribs. A right lower lobectomy and combined chest wall resection were performed. Microscopic examination revealed that the tumor was a low-grade spindle cell tumor originating from the pleura demonstrating focal invasion of the lung. The tumor exhibited positivity for MUC4, and FUS gene translocation was confirmed through fluorescence in situ hybridization. Unfortunately, 10 months postoperatively, tumor recurrence was noted as peritoneal dissemination, and the patient passed away 13 months postoperatively. Although LGFMS may be diagnosed histologically as a low-grade tumor by needle biopsy, in this case, it was highly malignant. Postoperative long-term regular medical follow-up is recommended considering the highly malignant nature of the tumor and the high risk of local recurrence and pulmonary metastasis.

Case Report: Primary Thoracic Low-Grade Fibromyxoid Sarcoma in a Young Girl Presenting With Mediastinal Mass Syndrome

Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcomas (LGFMSs) are typically adult-onset tumors that arise from the extremities. Here, we report an exceptional case of primary thoracic LGFMS in an 8-year-old girl that resulted in mediastinal syndrome. In reporting this case, we discuss the clinical challenges, role of molecular profiling and review reported cases of pediatric thoracic LGFMSs.

Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma: A rare case in an unusual location

Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma, also known as Evans tumor, is a low-grade sarcoma that most commonly arises in the deep soft tissue of the proximal extremities or trunk in young adults. It is very rare in the viscera as a primary site, with only a few cases reported in the literature. Here, we present a case of Evans tumor occurring in an unusual and rarely reported location; an intrathoracic mass arising from the diaphragmatic pleura.

An intrathoracic low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma arising from the chest wall with massive pleural effusion

We herein report a case of an intrathoracic low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma arising from the chest wall and associated with massive pleural effusion. A 70-year-old man presented with a persistent cough. A chest computed tomography scan revealed a large mass in the right pleural cavity with massive pleural effusion. No malignant cells were recognized in the pleural effusion by thoracentesis. A malignant soft tissue tumor was suspected, and surgery was performed. The tumor arose from the posterior chest wall and was resected with the connected chest wall. The definitive diagnosis was a low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma. Because the posterior margin of the chest wall was microscopically tumor positive, postoperative irradiation was performed. The patient has now been followed up for 30 months with no evidence of recurrence.