Delayed diagnosis of synovial sarcoma of the foot.

Brewster, M B S; Power, D; Sumathi, V P · Orthopedics · 2008

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Soft tissue sarcomas are relatively rare in the population, rarely encountered by the average orthopedic surgeon, and may only be seen once in a lifetime by a general practitioner. Although rare, it is a serious condition that, if diagnosed early, can result in improved prognosis. This article presents a case of a delayed diagnosis of a soft tissue sarcoma and highlights possible pitfalls and causes for such delays in hope of educating and reducing such incidences in the future.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy