Primary mediastinal liposarcoma of the superior, middle and anterior mediastinum
Acta Medica Philippina
;
: 81-83, 2015.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Primary liposarcomas constitute less than 1% of all mediastinal tumors. The posterior mediastinum is the location in 95% of cases. Literature search did not show a case that encompassed three mediastinal compartments.A 32-year old man was diagnosed with high grade primary mediastinal liposarcoma (80% myxoid plus 20% round cell), after presenting with superior vena cava syndrome. CT-scan revealed lobulated masses on the superior, anterior, and the right middle mediastinum measuring 7.8 x 9.0 x 7.5 cm and compressing the superior vena cava. He underwent surgical debulking and palliative 3 cycles doxorubicin-based chemotherapy, but later succumbed to pneumonia.
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Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Vena Cava, Superior
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Doxorubicin
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Liposarcoma
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Mediastinum
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta Medica Philippina
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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