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RESIDENT CASE STUDIES

Week 2 April 28 - May 2, 2003: Case 3

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A 1year old boy with multiple soft tissue masses

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Questions:

Question:

  1. The histologic features are most compatible with:
      1. Nodular fasciitis
      2. Fibrosarcoma
      3. Neurofibroma
      4. Fibrous histiocytoma
      5. Myofibromatosis, infantile

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  1. The tumor
      1. Is commonly seen in adults
      2. Can be associated with hemorrhage, cystic degeneration and necrosis
      3. Is usually S100 positive
      4. Is never associated with intravascular growth
      5. Never involves internal organs

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Week 2 Case 3 Discussion