Relapsing giant liposarcoma originating in the chest wall

Dinc B., Dinckan A., MESCİ A., Colak T., ARICI C., Gurkan A.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol.39, no.5, pp.825-828, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.3906/sag-0803-24
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.825-828
  • Keywords: Liposarcoma, chest wall, relapse, SOFT-TISSUE SARCOMAS, PROGNOSTIC-FACTORS
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Liposarcomas are usually seen in the retroperitoneal region and in extremities, but can be seen in the head, neck, inguinal region, and chest wall less frequently. In this report, a relapsing giant liposarcoma weighing 9 kg and with a diameter of 50 cm originating in the chest wall is discussed.

Liposarcomas are usually seen in the retroperitoneal region and in extremities, but can be seen in the head, neck, inguinal region, and chest wall less frequently. In this report, a relapsing giant liposarcoma weighing 9 kg and with a diameter of 50 cm originating in the chest wall is discussed.