title: Pseudo-tumor of the calf.
abstract: The differential diagnosis of calf swelling includes deep venous thrombosis (DVT), ruptured popliteal (Baker's ) cyst, infection, sarcoma and hematoma. Bony erosion is seldom seen in benign conditions and, when present, usually indicates tumor involvement. 'Pseudosarcoma', where hematoma may mimic sarcoma, has been described in hemophiliacs. A case is described of pseudosarcoma with bone erosion occurring as a complication of anticoagulant therapy, a clinical situation not reported previously.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Oncology, New York State Department of Health, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo 14263.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Radford
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Schuh
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Nambisan
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Karakousis
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis