Pseudo-tumor of the calf.
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.
Radford
D M
DM
Department of Surgical Oncology, New York State Department of Health, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo 14263.
Schuh
M E
ME
Nambisan
R N
RN
Karakousis
C P
CP
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012509:Sarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis