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CASE 53: Rhabdomyosarcoma Located in the Thigh
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A patient presented with swelling in the thigh. Physical examination and radiological tests revealed a mass, and a needle biopsy revealed a soft tissue sarcoma.RhabdomyosarcomaThe diagnosis was made, and after radiotherapy, the tumor was removed with clean margins, and a strengthening surgery with pinning was performed to prevent the femur bone from fracturing.
Preoperative examination: MRI shows an irregular, heterogeneous mass on the outer thigh, encircling the femur by more than 180 degrees.
During the operation: The incision line, the removed mass, and the resulting cavity are visible.
Post-operative: The intramedullary nail that was inserted is visible on the X-ray.
