Giant myxoid liposarcoma of the gluteal region: case report of patient caused delay of surgical treatment and review of the literature

Abstract

Although adult soft tissue sarcoma is a rare disease, it needs individual treatment by an experienced, interdisciplinary team. We present an exceptional case of a 36-year-old woman suffering from a giant intermediate grade myxoid liposarcoma of the left buttock. She had been seen 4 years earlier but refused to undergo any treatment by then. Now suffering from a foul, ulcerating and superinfected tumor she agreed to surgical treatment. Despite delay, treatment could be performed according to the most up to date sarcoma guidelines which are discussed, including a brief review of the literature.

Giant myxoid liposarcoma of the gluteal region: Resection and buttock reconstruction

“…The presented case is the largest liposarcoma of myxoid variety of extremities reported in Asia and the third largest liposarcoma of extremities reported in the world found in literature [10,20].…”

“…The common sites of metastases are thorax, retroperitoneum, and abdominal cavity [8]. Computed tomography chest and abdomen with pelvis is recommended for adequate staging and surveillance of myxoid liposarcoma [10].…”