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Giant gluteal lipoma-like liposarcoma: a case report

Authors: Maitham Sultan, Hisham Burezq, Rameshwar L Bang, Moustafa El-Kabany, Waddah Eskaf

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Background

Liposarcoma is the second most common soft tissue sarcoma in adults with a peak incidence between the 4^th and 6^th decade of life and slight preponderance to the male gender. It originates from multipotential primitive mesenchymal cells, rather than mature adipose tissue.

Case presentation

An unusual case of a rapidly growing giant lipoma-like liposarcoma of the left gluteal and perineal areas in a young male was presented. The patient was managed by wide local excision of the lesion and coverage with split thickness skin graft. The key issues surrounding the treatment of lipoma-like liposarcoma and literature review is discussed.

Conclusion

For such unusual case of this particular rapidly growing tumor, a longer follow-up is needed to evaluate the outcome in these cases.

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Title: Giant gluteal lipoma-like liposarcoma: a case report
Authors: Maitham Sultan
Hisham Burezq
Rameshwar L Bang
Moustafa El-Kabany
Waddah Eskaf
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-6-81

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Giant gluteal lipoma-like liposarcoma: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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