Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma arising in the finger

Skeletal Radiol. 2002 May;31(5):296-300. doi: 10.1007/s00256-002-0499-7. Epub 2002 Mar 23.

Abstract

Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (EMCS) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma and usually occurs in deep soft tissues, especially of the proximal extremities and limb girdles. We present an unusual case of the tumor arising in the finger. The diagnosis was confirmed by molecular detection of a characteristic EWS-CHN/TEC fusion gene transcript. Molecular detection of the tumor specific fusion gene could be a valuable aid for the final diagnosis of EMCS, particularly in cases with unusual clinicopathological features.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Gene Fusion
  • Chondrosarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Chondrosarcoma / genetics
  • Fingers*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Sarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Sarcoma / genetics