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A series of 8 cases of elastofibroma is reported, and the clinical, pathological and imaging features and different therapeutic modalities are reviewed. On this basis, we suggest an algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of elastofibroma. Briefly, marginal excision is the treatment of choice in symptomatic patients, while followup appears to be a good solution in asymptomatic ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Primitive malignant neoplasms affecting the distal third of the tibia are altogether rare, and their treatment is considerably controversial. The authors describe the diagnostic procedure and a particular surgical strategy of limb salvage in a case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma located at the distal third of the tibia, in particular pointing out the difficulties in restoring the continuity of the skeletal tissues and of the muscle, and with a review of the relevant literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction. Soft tissue is a rare localization of carcinoma metastasis. Skeletal muscle is considered the most frequent site. The aim of this paper is to report a very rare localization of soft-tissue metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma in the lower leg interosseous membrane, surgically treated at our department. Materials and methods. A 66-year-old man with a history of lung adenocarcinoma was admitted to our department because he complained of a pain resistant to drugs that had persisted for 1 month. Imaging showed that the lesion was unique, localized in the interosseous membrane, with a distal margin more than 2 cm above the ankle platform. A distal fibula resection, including the tumour and a reconstruction according to Capanna type A2 was performed. Results. At the 6 months follow-up, the patient was walking without external support. Conclusion. Surgery is not the treatment of choice for soft-tissue metastases, but it may be recommended when the lesion is unique and inducing a pain resistant to anti-inflammatory drugs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a correction to G. Maccauro, F. Liuzza, F. Muratori, G. Falcone and G. Gosheger's article "A Very Rare Localization of Metastatic Lung Carcinoma to the Interosseous Membrane," published in the November 2003 issue of the "Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery."