Primary intracranial low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (Evans tumor).

Journal: Journal Of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal Of The Neurosurgical Society Of Australasia
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Abstract

Low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma was first described in 1987 as a rare soft tissue neoplasm characterized by a bland and deceptively benign histological appearance but with aggressive behavior. A 20-year-old male patient presented with a recent history of headache and seizure. A right frontal mass was detected on MRI and he was operated upon to remove the intracranial mass. Histological examination revealed mildly atypical fibroblastic cells embedded within a myxoid matrix. Nuclear atypia and pleomorphism were minimal, and necrosis was not present. The lesion was diagnosed as a low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma. Although primary intracranial low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma has characteristic histological features, clinical and radiological correlation is necessary to make the correct diagnosis.

Authors
Kagan Tun, Ozlem Ozen, Erkan Kaptanoglu, Oktay Gurcan, Ethem Beskonakli, Bulent Celasun