Abstract
It is a rare that tumor induces DIC in the orthopedic field. We report a case of liposarcoma in the left inguinal region, which may have been responsible for inducing phlegmon of the left lower extremity and consequently DIC.
The patient was a fifty-four year old male, who had three resections of a left femoral liposarcoma from 1983 to 1988. In 1993, recurrence of the left femoral fumor was found, though it had not been treated, In July 1995, his left leg showed remarkable swelling and redness with abnormal ESR, CRP and coagulation system in his serological examination indicating left extremity infection with DIG. Medication comprising FOY and antibiotics was given for about three weeks with improvement.
It appeared that obstruction of lymph fluid and venous return in his left extremity caused by the femoral liposarcoma may have caused the infection complicated by DIC.
