Alveolar soft part sarcoma: Clinicopathological analysis and imaging results

Qiao,Peng‑Fei; Shen,Ling‑Hui; Gao,Yang; Mi,Ying‑Chun; Niu,Guang‑Ming

doi:10.3892/ol.2015.3694

Alveolar soft part sarcoma: Clinicopathological analysis and imaging results

Authors:
- Peng‑Fei Qiao
- Ling‑Hui Shen
- Yang Gao
- Ying‑Chun Mi
- Guang‑Ming Niu
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Affiliations: Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010050, P.R. China, The Third Surgical Ward, Hospital of Inner Mongolia Armed Police Corps, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010050, P.R. China, Department of Radiology, Tuo Ke Tuo Country Hospital of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia 010200, P.R. China
Published online on: September 10, 2015 https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2015.3694
Pages: 2777-2780
Copyright: © Qiao et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare, malignant, soft‑tissue tumor that accounts for ~1.2% of all soft‑tissue sarcomas. Due to its low incidence, clinicians often overlook the diagnosis. However, it is difficult to form an accurate diagnosis prior to surgery due to the lack of experience in imaging diagnosis. The present study reviewed the pathological images, and the computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging data of 6 ASPS cases in order to investigate the clinicopathological and imaging characteristics of the tumor. The present study indicated that the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearances of ASPS are nonspecific, but malignancy may be determined to a certain degree, which may aid in diagnosis prior to surgery and provides information for treatment guidance.

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