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A Rare Case of Low-Grade Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma Presenting as a Pharyngeal Polyp: Avoiding a Pitfall With Significant Repercussions.

Authors :
Georgantzoglou N
Green D
Lefferts JA
Giannikaki L
Chliara E
Stavrianaki A
Kerr DA
Linos K
Source :
International journal of surgical pathology [Int J Surg Pathol] 2022 Jun; Vol. 30 (4), pp. 405-412. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Dec 13.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Dedifferentiated liposarcoma is a nonlipogenic sarcoma of variable histological grade that frequently arises in association with a well-differentiated liposarcoma. Dedifferentiation occurs in approximately 10% of well-differentiated liposarcomas and is most commonly encountered in the retroperitoneum. Dedifferentiated liposarcoma of the upper respiratory tract is an extremely rare occurrence. Herein, we report a very rare case of low-grade dedifferentiated liposarcoma of the pharynx that presented as a polyp mimicking a benign process clinically and microscopically. We discuss the relevant molecular findings and review the current literature.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1940-2465
Volume :
30
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of surgical pathology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34894818
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/10668969211062859