February 2023 Case study
Cyto-histological correlates of an interesting soft tissue lesion FNA case
Case provided by Dr Martina Munonyara Consultant Cytopathologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London
Clinical information
- 60M presents with a slow-growing left paramidline subcutaneous lesion
- MRI performed shows a 5cm lesion with solid components ?atypical lipomatous tumour/liposarcoma
- FNAC performed targeting the solid component to exclude malignancy
- Patient was not keen for excision of lesion, therefore if low risk of malignant potential for conservative management (surveillance)