Pleomorphic liposarcoma of the foot: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Liposarcomas are among the most common sarcomas of adult life. Pleomorphic liposarcoma, characterized by pleomorphic lipoblasts, is the rarest subtype. To our knowledge only three cases of pleomorphic liposarcoma of the foot or ankle have been reported so far.


METHODS
A 71-year-old female presented with a large growing mass on the dorsum of her right foot. Computed tomography showed invasive tumorous mass. Excision biopsy revealed the mass to be a pleomorphic liposarcoma, and below the knee amputation was performed.


CONCLUSIONS
Although the incidence of pleomorphic liposarcoma in the foot is very low, it is essential to perform thorough histological analysis of all soft tissue masses, regardless of their benign appearance, because only prompt radical surgery can result in a good prognosis for the patient.
Brcić
Luka
L
Institute of Pathology, Medical School, University of Zagreb, Salata 10, Zagreb, Croatia. lbrcic@mef.hr
Jakovcević
Antonija
A
Vuletić
Lovorka Batelja
LB
Orlić
Dubravko
D
Seiwerth
Sven
S