Back to Search Start Over

[Liposarcoma of the pleura: clinical characteristics]

Authors :
Wei-ning, Xiong
Hui-juan, Fang
Yong-jian, Xu
Sheng-dao, Xiong
Hui-lan, Zhang
Peng, Zuo
Source :
Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases. 30(5)
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

Primary liposarcoma of the pleura is extremely rare. The first case report in China was described.The clinical data of a case of primary liposarcoma of the pleura diagnosed in this hospital were reported, and the pertinent literature was reviewed.A total of 17 cases of primary liposarcomas of the pleura, including the case reported herein, had been described in international literature. Primary pleural liposarcomas occur predominantly in males and older patients, and the myxoid histological subtype is common. The most common symptoms are chest pain and shortness of breath. Radiographic and surgical evaluation are important for its diagnosis. Surgical resection with adjuvant radiation therapy is recommended for the disease.More data are required for the treatment and prognostic evaluation of the primary liposarcoma of the pleura.

Details

ISSN :
10010939
Volume :
30
Issue :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Zhonghua jie he he hu xi za zhi = Zhonghua jiehe he huxi zazhi = Chinese journal of tuberculosis and respiratory diseases
Accession number :
edsair.pmid..........5830beb4c3c25d52b9588d669e189e2f