Complete Resection of a Giant Mediastinal Liposarcoma Extending Into Both Pleural Cavities via Median Sternotomy: A Case Report
Surgical resection is the primary treatment for giant mediastinal liposarcoma. However, aggressive R0 resection involving major nerves can lead to fatal functional loss. Clinicians must balance oncological radicality with functional preservation, as early diagnosis remains the most critical factor for avoiding highly morbid, extensive surgeries.
Authors
- Masahito Minakawa
- Shiori Ono
- Takahiro Sasaki
- Shin‐nosuke Watanabe
- Shuta Kimura
- Chisaki Ichinohe
- Daisuke Kimura
- Hirose Imai
Institutions
- Hirosaki University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.72017
- Primary Topic
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00