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Imaging features of primary pulmonary liposarcoma
Mourad Said1, Hayet Migaw, Chiraz Hafsa
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Universitary Hospital of Monastir, Tunisia. mouradsaid@yahoo.fr
Australasian Radiology
|August 2, 2003
Summary
Primary lung liposarcoma is exceptionally rare, particularly in pregnant women. This case highlights a massive left lung and mediastinal tumor diagnosed via core biopsy in a third-trimester patient, tragically resulting in operative death.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
Background:
- Primary liposarcoma of the lung is an exceedingly rare malignancy.
- This report focuses on a unique case presenting during pregnancy.
Observation:
- A 28-year-old pregnant woman presented with dyspnea in her third trimester.
- Imaging revealed a large, heterogeneous tumor occupying the left lung and mediastinum.
- The tumor exhibited soft tissue, fatty, cystic, and calcified components.
Findings:
- Core biopsy under CT guidance confirmed the diagnosis of primary lung liposarcoma.
- Surgical excision was attempted for the extensive tumor.
Implications:
- This case underscores the rarity and diagnostic challenges of primary lung liposarcoma, especially in pregnant patients.
- The aggressive nature and potential for rapid growth in this context warrant further investigation.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for potential management strategies, despite the poor prognosis observed.