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Dedifferentiated liposarcoma arising from the sigmoid mesocolon: a case report
Brody Winn1, John Gao, Homayoon Akbari
1Department of Pathology, Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, APC-12, Providence, RI 02903, USA.
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|August 19, 2007
Summary
Dedifferentiated liposarcoma, an aggressive cancer, typically affects the retroperitoneum. This report details a rare case occurring in the sigmoid mesocolon, an undocumented location for this sarcoma variant.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Dedifferentiated liposarcoma is an aggressive soft tissue sarcoma.
- It most commonly arises in the retroperitoneum.
Observation:
- This report presents a rare case of dedifferentiated liposarcoma.
- The tumor occurred in an unusual location: the sigmoid mesocolon.
Findings:
- Dedifferentiated liposarcoma can occur in rare extrathoracic locations.
- The sigmoid mesocolon is a previously undocumented site for this sarcoma.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare presentations in diagnosis.
- Contributes to the understanding of liposarcoma's diverse anatomical distribution.
