Retroperitoneal liposarcoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hard abdominal swelling

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

CT shows a heterogenous right posterior pararenal soft tissue mass. There is a horseshoe kidney displaced anteriorly and to the left. 

Case Discussion

Core biopsy suggested a poorly differentiated sarcoma. Surgical excision was performed and the final histopathology was pleomorphic liposarcoma

Image courtesy of Dr Bernard Ng

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