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- Title
PRIMARY PERICARDIAL LIPOSARCOMA IN A YOUNG LADY.
- Authors
Lodhi, Hamza Ali; Waqas, Muhammad; Jampana, Srinavasa; Aguilar, Santiago; Mushtaq, Asim; Farooq, Hina
- Abstract
Liposarcomas are tumors that appear to arise from precursors of adipocytes and are most commonly found in the extremities and retroperitoneum. They can metastasize to pericardium, but a primary liposarcoma in pericardium is very rare and generally has an insidious onset and often presents with complications. Treatment is primarily surgical; doxorubicin has a limited role in treatment. Now newer receptor directed therapies have shown benefit in liposarcomas. Primary pericardial liposarcoma due to its rarity is best treated at a high volume center. Here we present to our colleagues a case of primary pericardial liposarcoma in a young lady; whom we referred to a tertiary care center after diagnosis for optimum care.
- Subjects
LIPOSARCOMA; FAT cells; DISEASES in youths; TERTIARY care; FEMALES; SURGICAL complications; THERAPEUTICS; DISEASES
- Publication
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2018, Vol 68, Issue 1, p178
- ISSN
0030-9648
- Publication type
Article