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Amine Hermi¹, Hamza Boussaffa¹, Ahmed Saadi¹

¹Department of Urology, Charles Nicolle Hospital, University Tunis Manar, Faculty of Medicine Tunis, Tunis 1001, Tunisia.

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

|April 17, 2023

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Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas are rare, malignant tumors that grow silently. This case highlights the surgical challenges of managing a large retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma.

Keywords:

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Surgical Pathology

Background:

Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas are uncommon, predominantly malignant neoplasms.
These tumors are characterized by silent, slow growth, often reaching significant size before diagnosis.

Observation:

A 59-year-old male patient presented for surgical intervention.
The patient had a large retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma measuring 190 x 150 x 140 mm.

Findings:

The case illustrates the diagnostic and management challenges posed by large retroperitoneal masses.
En bloc resection, including adjacent organs, is the standard but complex management approach.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of early detection and surgical planning for retroperitoneal tumors.
Effective management strategies are crucial for improving outcomes in patients with these rare malignancies.