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Metastatic undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma causing intraoperative stroke.
We report a case of a dedifferentiated liposarcoma that metastasized to the lung within one year. The histologic morphology of the metastasis was more aggressive than the primary lesion, and was consistent with a pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma. Following surgical resection of the metastatic pulmonary lesion, the patient never fully regained consciousness. He expired the day following his surgery. At autopsy, the patient was found to have died from a massive hemorrhagic stroke involving almost the entire left cerebrum. Tumor emboli from the pulmonary metastasis were seen in the left middle cerebral artery, causing the...
Source: Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science - May 24, 2013 Category: Laboratory Medicine Authors: Spaulding R, Koumoundouros T, Parker JC Tags: Ann Clin Lab Sci Source Type: research

Acute Isolated Paraplegia Revealing an Ewing Sarcoma of the Thoracic Spine
In this report, we present the case of a child with ES localized at the upper thoracic level. ES was revealed by isolated acute complete paraplegia mimicking medullary stroke. The girl was operated for decompressive laminectomy and tumor removal. Afterwards, she received adjuvant therapy. Subsequently, the child showed a slow improvement of her leg sensitivity associated with a partial motor recovery. ES can affect the mobile spine. Acute symptomatology due to intratumoral hemorrhage and sudden spinal cord compression may suggest the diagnosis. Neurological outcomes following ES are generally poor.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology - October 26, 2017 Category: Hematology Tags: Online Articles: Clinical and Laboratory Observations Source Type: research