Chopart's Amputation for Resection of Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Foot: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
published online 11 September 2009.
Clear cell sarcoma (CCS) is a subset of soft tissue sarcoma that occurs mainly in young Caucasians. Although on initial presentation these growths might not appear to be malignant, CCS has a tendency to disseminate to regional lymph nodes and ultimately develop distant metastasis. We report a case of CCS from our institution, discussing the radiological and pathological findings, surgical treatments, and survival prognoses. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of using a Chopart's amputation technique in the resection of CCS of the foot. Level of Clinical Evidence: 4
4Professor, Department of Podiatric Surgery, VP For Academic Affairs, New York College of Podiatric Medicine; Section Chief For Podiatry, Metropolitan Hospital Center; Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, New York Medical College, New York, NY
5Chief of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Metropolitan Hospital Center; Professor, New York Medical College, New York, NY
Address correspondence to: Christina Kwok-Oleksy, DPM, MPH, Department of Podiatry, New York College of Podiatric Medicine/Metropolitan Hospital Center, 55 East 124th St, New York, NY 10035.
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