A Rare Case of Recurrent Sarcoma Presenting as an Anterior Mediastinal Mass: Case Report
This case highlights an atypical pattern of late recurrence of spindle cell sarcoma to the mediastinum - an uncommon site for metastatic spread - occurring 12 years following initial treatment. It underscores the potential need to reevaluate current surveillance recommendations beyond the standard 5-year period. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of investigating possible alternative mechanisms underlying STS recurrence.
Authors
- L.I. Abarca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6467-4990)
- Ngoc B. Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4602-6586)
- José Ramirez
- Martin Robinson
- Nathaniel Giles
- Roberto Hernan Cavazos
Institutions
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Oncology
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000549768
- Primary Topic
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00