Giant multi-polypoid liposarcoma of the esophagus: an atypical presentation

Ann Thorac Surg. 2010 Feb;89(2):610-2. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.06.094.

Abstract

Liposarcomas of the esophagus are rare with only 19 cases reported in the English literature. We present a giant, well-differentiated liposarcoma of the esophagus with multiple pedunculated polypoid-like growths, which made it radiographically and pathologically noncharacteristic. We discuss the diagnostic dilemmas, clinical and pathologic findings, and surgical treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Endosonography
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Esophagectomy
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Esophagus / pathology
  • Hoarseness / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Liposarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Liposarcoma / pathology
  • Liposarcoma / surgery*
  • Male
  • Neoplasm, Residual / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasm, Residual / pathology
  • Neoplasm, Residual / surgery*
  • Polyps / diagnosis*
  • Polyps / pathology
  • Polyps / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / pathology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Respiratory Sounds / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed