Giant Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma: A Rare Surgical Occurrence

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.

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Cureus
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2024-12-22
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.76192
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Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
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Giant Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma: A Rare Surgical Occurrence

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Giant Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma: A Rare Surgical Occurrence

Aditya Kulkarni, Dakshayani S Nirhale, Vidita Modi
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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.

CureusVol. 16(12)
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (IN), Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (IN)
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