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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
ISSN: 0973-1482 EISSN: 0973-1482
Vol. 5, No. 4, 2009, pp. 315-317
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Bioline Code: cr09076
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Vol. 5, No. 4, 2009, pp. 315-317
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Pleomorphic liposarcoma of the pectoralis major muscle in an elderly man: Report of a case and review of literature
Sezer, Atakan; Tuncbilek, Nermin; Usta, Ufuk; Cosar-Alas, Rusen & Cicin, Irfan
Abstract
Primary liposarcoma of the pectoral major muscle is extremely rare. We report a case of liposarcoma of the pectoral major muscle which was treated with surgical excision and postoperative radiotherapy. A 70-year-old man admitted with left-sided painless progressively growing breast mass. Radiological investigation revealed liposarcoma of the pectoralis major muscle. The patient was treated by surgical removal. Pathological diagnosis was pleomorphic liposarcoma. The patient had postoperative radiotherapy and free of disease for 9 months. Surgical excision and postoperative radiotherapy is the most favored treatment strategy. Careful follow-up is mandatory for detecting recurrences.
Keywords
Liposarcoma, pectoral major muscle, pleomorphic type, surgery, radiotherapy
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