[Subcutaneous myxoid liposarcoma].

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[Subcutaneous myxoid liposarcoma].

Pan Afr Med J. 2017;26:162

Authors: Naim A, Benchekroune N, Bouchbika Z, Taoufiq N, Jouhadi H, Sahraoui S, Benider A

Abstract
Although myxoid liposarcomas (MLS) are the most common type of soft-tissue sarcomas in adults, their primary location in the superficial tissues is rare. So sarcomas are classified as superficial and deep-seated. They are distinct based on their location and their frequency as well as their prognosis which is relatively better in superficial sarcomas. We here report the case of a patient with subcutaneous liposarcoma in the right thigh. The diagnosis was confirmed by histology after clinical symptoms had evolved over 1 year. Treatment involved wide surgical resection followed by locoregional radiation therapy. Patient's evolution was marked by complete remission maintained after 32 months follow-up. This study highlights that superficial sarcomas are rare and this can cause a delay in diagnosis compromising their prognosis.

PMID: 28533883 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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