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Plain radiograph at admission.
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Plain foot radiographs were obtained and revealed cortical irregularities of the third and fifth metatarsals suggesting possible occurrence of the local soft tissue invasion (Figure 1).
Sagittal gadolinium-enhanced MRI at admission.
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On T1 and T2 weighted images, the signal intensities of the soft tissue mass were found to be significantly high and, after administration of a contrast medium, peripheral enhancement was observed (Figure 2).
Photomicrograph. Well-differentiated liposarcomas composed of fat cells of a variety of sizes and shapes. H and E stain (x400).
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After an open biopsy, the mass was diagnosed as a well-differentiated liposarcoma (Figure 3).