Imaging features of primary pulmonary liposarcoma

Summary Primary liposarcoma of the lung is extremely rare. We report a 28‐year‐old pregnant woman who complained of dyspnoea during the third trimester. Chest radiography, thoracic ultrasound, CT and MRI showed a huge heterogeneous tumour involving all the left lung and the mediastinum. The tumour w...

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Published in:Australasian radiology 2003-09, Vol.47 (3), p.313-317
Main Authors: Said, Mourad, Migaw, Hayet, Hafsa, Chiraz, Braham, Radhia, Golli, Mondher, Moussa, Adnene, Zakhama, Abdelfateh, Elkamel, Ali, Gannouni, Amor
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
computed tomography
Female
Humans
liposarcoma
Liposarcoma - diagnosis
Liposarcoma - diagnostic imaging
lung disease
Lung Neoplasms - diagnosis
Lung Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic - diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Summary Primary liposarcoma of the lung is extremely rare. We report a 28‐year‐old pregnant woman who complained of dyspnoea during the third trimester. Chest radiography, thoracic ultrasound, CT and MRI showed a huge heterogeneous tumour involving all the left lung and the mediastinum. The tumour was composed of soft tissue, and fatty and cystic components with calcifications. Diagnosis was made on core biopsy under CT guidance. Surgical excision was performed but unfortunately the patient died during the operation.
ISSN:0004-8461
1440-1673
DOI:10.1046/j.1440-1673.2003.01198.x