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Myxoid liposarcoma originating in the anterior mediastinum
Journal of Ayub Medical College
  • Mohammad Harisullah Khan, Aga Khan University
  • Ramsha Kashif, Aga Khan University
  • Hamza Abdur Rahim Khan, Aga Khan University
  • Saulat H. Fatimi, Aga Khan University
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Abstract

Myxoidliposarcomas ofthe head and neck aremostly metastaticin nature, with the primarylesion usually in lower extremities or retroperitoneum. Primary mediastinal liposarcomas are even rare Although there have been previous cases reporting their incidence, there is no evidence of any case comprising of both the neck and the mediastinal region yet. We here present a case of a 43 year old male with a primary liposarcoma of the myxoid subtype originating in the anterior mediastinumThis is the first time such a case haspres ented in literature. The patient presented with a right sided neck swelling associated with pain and shortness of breath upon lying down.CT neck revealed an enhancing mass extending from right cervical regionto axilla and enca sing the subclavian artery and involving a portion of the right lung. The patient underwent wide local excision of the mass along with chemo radiotherapy to prevent recurrence

Citation Information
Mohammad Harisullah Khan, Ramsha Kashif, Hamza Abdur Rahim Khan and Saulat H. Fatimi. "Myxoid liposarcoma originating in the anterior mediastinum" Journal of Ayub Medical College Vol. 28 Iss. 4 (2016) p. 818 - 820
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/saulat_fatimi/87/