Title of article :
A Young man with an Ulcerated Lesion on the Right Ankle
Author/Authors :
Balighi, Kamran Resident of Dermatology - Razi Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Farsinejad, Khalil Resident of Dermatology - Razi Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Barzegar, Mohamadreza Resident of Dermatology - Razi Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Naraghi, Zahra Department of Dermatopathology - Razi Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Mortazavizadeh, Mohammad Ali Resident of Dermatology - Razi Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
We present a case of epitheloid sarcoma that was referred with a 2×3cm ulcerated lesion on the
right ankle and edema of the lower leg. Foot drop of the right side was present that had caused walking
difficulty. After a few months, he developed several sporthricoidal nodular lesions on the medial aspect of
right thigh, inguinal lymphadenopathy, weight loss, anorexia and respiratory symptoms. Chest x-ray and
HRCT showed pulmonary metastasis. Histopathological evaluation and immunohistochemical profile of both
skin lesion and involved inguinal lymph node were consistent with epitheloid sarcoma. The case is interesting
because as far as we know there has been no report of epitheloid sarcoma in literature presenting with foot
drop and edema prior to obvious skin involvement.
Keywords :
Sarcoma , epithelium , ankle
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
