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August 13, 2025Indian Journal of Cancer2 citations

Primary undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of biceps femoris

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RRReddy Ravikanth

Key Points

  • Diagnosis revealed undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma with spontaneous hemorrhage within the lesion.
  • Histopathology showed high-grade features and positive CD68 on immunohistochemistry after imaging studies.
  • Surgical intervention included radical excision of the biceps femoris, ensuring tumor-free margins for optimal outcomes.
  • No tumor recurrence was found during six-month follow-up with MRI, suggesting effective treatment and management.

Abstract

Abstract Malignant fibrous histiocytoma—currently known as undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma—is the most common soft tissue sarcoma of mesenchymal origin. Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma is commonly located in the extremities, trunk, head, and neck in decreasing order of frequency. We report a case of primary undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the biceps femoris muscle in a 50-year-old man complicated by hemorrhage. Diagnostic workup included imaging, histopathology, and positive results on immunohistochemistry, especially CD68. High-grade liposarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma were regarded as differential diagnosis of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. Demonstration of spontaneous hemorrhage within the lesion on follow-up ultrasonography done at one month from the time of diagnosis deserves special mention in this report. Radical excision with tumor-free margins of the biceps femoris and tendon reconstruction were undertaken. MRI at six-month follow-up did not reveal tumor recurrence at the site of surgery and CT chest did not reveal metastases.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68a363510a429f797332a445https://doi.org/10.4103/ijc.ijc_851_21
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