Giant gluteal lipoma-like liposarcoma: a case report
2008
Giant Gluteal Lipoma-like Liposarcoma: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Sultan Maitham, Burezq Hisham, Bang Rameshwar L, El-Kabany Moustafa, Eskaf Waddah
Primary Institution: Al-Babtain Center for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Sabah Health area, Ibn-Sina Hospital, State of Kuwait
Conclusion
A longer follow-up is needed to evaluate the outcome in cases of rapidly growing lipoma-like liposarcoma.
Supporting Evidence
- Liposarcoma is the second most common soft tissue sarcoma in adults.
- The tumor was managed by wide local excision and skin grafting.
- The final pathology confirmed a well-differentiated lipoma-like liposarcoma.
- The patient was followed for about 16 months showing no evidence of recurrence.
Takeaway
A young man had a very large and fast-growing tumor in his buttock, which was removed by surgery, and he needs to be watched closely to see if it comes back.
Methodology
The patient underwent wide local excision of the lesion and coverage with a split thickness skin graft.
Limitations
The case is unique and may not represent typical presentations of liposarcoma.
Participant Demographics
A 26-year-old male patient.
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