Giant retroperitoneal liposarcoma extending into the scrotum: A case report


GENÇ V., ÇAKMAK A., AKYOL C., BAŞKAN S., HAZİNEDAROĞLU S. M.

Scottish Medical Journal, vol.54, no.2, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1258/rsmsmj.54.2.58b
  • Journal Name: Scottish Medical Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Retroperitoneum, Soft-tissue sarcoma, Surgery
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Liposarcomas are the most common soft-tissue sarcomas in adults. Soft tissue sarcomas can be seen almost every localisation in the body, 10-15% of these are located in the retroperitoneum. Due to their slow growth and lack of specific anatomical compartments, retroperitoneal liposarcomas frequently reach an enormous size long before diagnosis. We describe a case of giant retroperitoneal liposarcoma successfully treated by surgical resection. The interest of our report is that the dimension alone should not be considered a contraindication for surgery and to remind the effectiveness of the first operation is the most important part of the therapy.