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CERVICAL LIPOSARCOMA IN A 22 YEAR OLD MAN- AN UNCOMMON PRESENTATION
J M Njem1, B T Ugwu1, S M Akims1
1Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria.
Journal of the West African College of Surgeons
|June 20, 2020
Summary
Dedifferentiated liposarcoma is a rare neck malignancy. This case highlights that any unusual neck swelling in young individuals may indicate this rare cancer, even though it typically affects older adults.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Liposarcomas are rare malignant tumors, predominantly affecting the retroperitoneum and lower extremities.
- Head and neck liposarcomas are exceptionally uncommon and pose a significant threat to life.
Observation:
- A 22-year-old male presented with a dedifferentiated cervical liposarcoma.
- The patient underwent local excision for the tumor.
Findings:
- The patient experienced no recurrence of the dedifferentiated cervical liposarcoma at twenty months post-surgery.
- This case underscores that liposarcomas, while typically found in individuals aged 40-60, can occur in younger patients.
Implications:
- Neck swelling in young patients with atypical characteristics warrants high suspicion for malignancy, including rare liposarcomas.
- Early detection and surgical intervention are crucial for managing cervical liposarcomas, even in atypical presentations.
