A case of Equinus Deformity due to Mesenchymoma of Calf Muscle: A case Report
10.4055/jkoa.1978.13.1.75
- Author:
Yong Joo KIM
;
Chung Sin CHOI
;
Sung Soo CHO
;
Byung Sup KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Achilles Tendon;
Angiomyolipoma;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Equinus Deformity;
Humans;
Joints;
Mesenchymoma
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1978;13(1):75-77
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Joint deformity secondary to neoplastic involvement of the soft tissue has been well described and is easy to diagnose. Mesenchymema is a rare neoplasm which can arise at anyplace of the body and called as angiomyolipoma, lipomyohemangioma, fibromyxolipoma and etc. according to the composition of the various tissues. We experienoed a case of equinus deformity due to mesenchymoma of calf muscle. The patient was treated by excision and tendo calcaneus lengthening with satisfactory result.
