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Giant Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma: A Rare Surgical Occurrence

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Retroperitoneal liposarcoma is a rare malignancy that arises from adipocytes and can expand significantly before manifesting clinical symptoms. Instances of giant retroperitoneal liposarcoma, defined as tumors larger than 30 cm, are extremely rare, with fewer than 20 reported cases. This case report presents a 68-year-old patient with a significant abdominal mass, ultimately identified and treated as a well-differentiated retroperitoneal liposarcoma. The case involves the rarity of the disease, making its diagnosis and management difficult due to the presence of large tumors. Additionally, postoperative care for such cases is also quite challenging.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.76192

Authors: Dakshayani S Nirhale, Vidita Modi, Aditya A Kulkarni

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Language: English

Topic: Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405680319