CIC-rearranged sarcoma of the arm presenting as a soft tissue mass with regional lymphadenopathy and tumor thrombus.

Skeletal Radiol · Oct 09 2026 · Recent

Saini M, Chandola S, Rastogi S, Barwad A, Shamim SA, Spalkit S

Department of Radiodiagnosis and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Orthopaedic Oncology

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONCase report of a 46-year-old woman with CIC-rearranged sarcoma of the arm and tumor thrombus extending from the brachial to the internal jugular vein, the first extremity case, underscoring the need for molecular diagnosis.
Abstract, as published

Capicua transcriptional repressor (CIC)-rearranged sarcoma is an aggressive and rare small round cell tumor predominantly affecting the soft tissues of extremities, often with early metastasis and poor prognosis. We report a case of a 46-year-old female presenting with a CIC-rearranged sarcoma of the right arm, notably complicated by extensive tumor thrombus involving the brachial, axillary, and subclavian veins, extending into the internal jugular vein, and regional lymphadenopathy. While tumor thrombus in CIC-rearranged sarcoma has been described in several abdominal cases, this is the first case described in the extremity, to the best of our knowledge. This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing this rare entity, the critical role of molecular confirmation, and the unusual presentation of widespread venous involvement, impacting staging and treatment considerations.

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