Chopart's amputation for resection of clear cell sarcoma of the foot: a case report and review of the literature.

Berenji, Manijeh; Kwok-Oleksy, Christina; Dang, Binh Nguyen; Trepal, Michael J; Wallack, Marc K · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2009

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Clear cell sarcoma (CCS) is a subset of soft tissue sarcoma that occurs mainly in young Caucasians. Although on initial presentation these growths might not appear to be malignant, CCS has a tendency to disseminate to regional lymph nodes and ultimately develop distant metastasis. We report a case of CCS from our institution, discussing the radiological and pathological findings, surgical treatments, and survival prognoses. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of using a Chopart's amputation technique in the resection of CCS of the foot. 4.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy