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Published on: September 11, 2021
Pedunculated liposarcoma of the esophagus
G B Salis1, J C Albertengo1, M Bruno1
1Cliníca Modelo de Morón, Uruguay 224 Morón Pcia, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Summary
This case report details a rare esophageal liposarcoma, a polypoid tumor presenting diagnostic challenges. Surgical resection was successful, highlighting the importance of considering rare diagnoses in esophageal masses.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Esophageal polypoid tumors pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- Liposarcomas are rare neoplasms, infrequently encountered among esophageal polypoid lesions.
Observation:
- A 73-year-old male presented with dysphagia and dyspnea attributed to a subglottic obstruction.
- Imaging revealed an esophageal intraluminal mass, initially suspected as a lipoma based on imaging characteristics.
Findings:
- Pathological examination confirmed the mass as a well-differentiated liposarcoma.
- This represents the seventh documented case of esophageal liposarcoma globally, underscoring its extreme rarity.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of rare esophageal tumors like liposarcoma is crucial for effective management.
- Surgical intervention can be curative for localized esophageal liposarcoma, as demonstrated in this case.
