Patologia Diagnóstica: Acesso Aberto

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A Superficial Leiomyosarcoma of the Ankle: Case Report

Zofia Tynski and Way Chiang

Leiomyosarcoma of the ankle is a rare occurrence. It typically manifests in the 4th to 6th decades of life with no definite gender predilection. Frequently, it is misdiagnosed clinically as a benign entity due to a seemingly indolent disease course. Herein, we describe an 81-year old gentleman who presented to his primary care physician with a complaint of painful right ankle lump.