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Giant gluteal lipoma-like liposarcoma: a case report.
Maitham Sultan1, Hisham Burezq, Rameshwar L Bang
1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Al-Babtain Center for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Sabah Health area, Ibn-Sina Hospital, PO Box 1574, Mishref, 40179, State of Kuwait. mkshdt@gmail.com
World Journal of Surgical Oncology
|July 31, 2008
Summary
This case report details a rare, rapidly growing lipoma-like liposarcoma in a young male. Surgical excision and skin grafting were performed, highlighting the need for extended follow-up for this soft tissue sarcoma.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
- Soft Tissue Tumors
Background:
- Liposarcoma is the second most frequent adult soft tissue sarcoma.
- It arises from primitive mesenchymal cells, not mature fat tissue.
- Incidence peaks between the 4th and 6th decades, with a male predominance.
Observation:
- An atypical, rapidly enlarging giant lipoma-like liposarcoma occurred in a young male.
- The tumor affected the left gluteal and perineal regions.
- Management involved wide local excision and split-thickness skin grafting.
Findings:
- This presentation represents an unusual variant of liposarcoma.
- The lipoma-like subtype can exhibit rapid growth.
- Surgical management requires careful consideration of tumor extent.
Implications:
- Extended patient follow-up is crucial for assessing outcomes of this rare tumor.
- Understanding the behavior of lipoma-like liposarcoma is vital for treatment planning.
- Further research into the specific characteristics of this subtype is warranted.