Popliteal vascular malformation simulating a soft tissue sarcoma.

N Wambeek; P L Munk; J X O'Connell; M J Lee; B A Masri

doi:10.1007/s002560050558

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Popliteal vascular malformation simulating a soft tissue sarcoma.

N Wambeek·P L Munk·J X O'Connell·M J Lee·B A Masri

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Abstract

Differentiation of vascular abnormalities from soft tissue sarcomas may be difficult on clinical grounds, but is usually possible on imaging criteria. We report the MRI and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) findings in a patient presenting with a mass behind the knee. We discuss differentiating features and review the literature of similar cases.

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N Wambeek, P L Munk, J X O'Connell, M J Lee, B A Masri. 1999. Popliteal vascular malformation simulating a soft tissue sarcoma.. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002560050558

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