Clinical perspectives in a singular case of chest wall liposarcoma: diagnosis and therapeutic strategies
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https://doi.org/10.24054/cbs.v2i2.2961Keywords:
Liposarcoma, Well-differentiated liposarcoma, Atypical Lipomatous TumorAbstract
Liposarcomas (LPS) are a type of cancer that develops in soft tissues and is characterized by deriving from fat cells. They are divided into two subtypes: well-differentiated (WDLPS) and dedifferentiated (DDLPS), both known for their resistance to conventional treatments. The case of a 57-year-old woman with a medical history of obesity and disc herniation is presented. She experienced a progressive increase in the size of a mass in her left hemithorax, accompanied by dyspnea and chest pain. Diagnostic evaluation, including ultrasound, chest tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, was essential for appropriate therapeutic decisions. The patient underwent successful surgery to remove the mass, with subsequent confirmation of the diagnosis of well-differentiated liposarcoma through pathological analysis. This clinical case emphasizes surgery's crucial role in treating localized liposarcomas, aiming for complete resection to improve the patient's quality of life. The variability in response to conventional treatments highlights the importance of individually evaluating the molecular profile of each case, and long-term follow-up is essential to assess treatment effectiveness and patient prognosis. The need for further research to expand our knowledge and improve the management of these tumors is emphasized.
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