Mar 8, 2017 · Malignant psoas syndrome (MPS) is an uncommon condition first described by Stevens et al. MPS is caused by malignant infiltration of the psoas muscle and adjacent nerves and is characterised by (fixed) flexion deformity of the …

May 26, 2024 · Soft tissue sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of malignant tumors of mesenchymal origin (sarcoma) that originate from the soft tissues rather than bone. They are classified on the basis of tissue seen on histology.

Malignant psoas syndrome (MPS) is a rare clinical syndrome that significantly impacts the quality of life of terminally ill patients through metastatic infiltration of the psoas major muscle secondary to advanced-stage malignancy [1 - 3].

May 1, 1990 · Prior to CT, the presence of psoas pathology was often underdiagnosed due to the vague clinical signs and symptoms coupled with non-specific radiological techniques of low sensitivity [2]. The CT findings of pathological processes affecting the …

We present the case of a 68-year-old woman with a sarcoma arising in the left psoas muscle at the level of L4 who presented with symptoms of MPS. To the authors' knowledge this is the first...

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Mar 8, 2017 · Malignant psoas syndrome (MPS) is an uncommon condition first described by Stevens et al. MPS is caused by malignant infiltration of the psoas muscle and adjacent nerves and is characterised by (fixed) flexion deformity of the …

We review the relevant clinical features and the subsequent multidisciplinary pain management in relation to four new cases of malignant involvement of the psoas muscle, and the 23 case reports in the literature.

Jul 20, 2023 · The efficacy of radiotherapy for symptomatic relief of malignant psoas syndrome (MPS) remains unknown because there are limited publications with high level evidence, including analyses with sufficient number of cases, clinical trials, and …

affecting the psoas. Prior to CT, the presence of psoas pathology was often underdiagnosed due to the vague clinical signs and symptoms coupled with non-specific radiological techniques of low sensitivity [2]. The CT findings of pathological processes affecting the …