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Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of a Giant Esophageal Liposarcoma
Bo Duan1, Ying Zhao1, Qingyu Ji2
1Department of Radiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, Baotou, 014030, China.
Digestive Diseases and Sciences
|August 4, 2023
Summary
A rare esophageal liposarcoma was successfully treated using endoscopic submucosal dissection. This minimally invasive technique offers a safe and effective option for removing these unusual tumors.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Liposarcomas are malignant tumors arising from adipose tissue.
- Esophageal liposarcomas are exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Observation:
- A case of a highly differentiated liposarcoma located in the esophagus is presented.
Findings:
- The esophageal liposarcoma was completely removed using endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD).
- The procedure was technically feasible and achieved clear margins without complications.
Implications:
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection represents a viable and minimally invasive therapeutic option for select esophageal liposarcomas.
- This approach may avoid the need for more invasive surgical resections in managing these rare esophageal tumors.
