A huge retroperitoneal mass histologically diagnosed as well differentiated liposarcoma-a case report

Authors

  • Md Tahminur Rahman Professor & Head, Pathology, Ibrahim Medical College, Shahbagh, Dhaka
  • Abdul Kader Khan Professor of surgery, Begum Khaleda Zia Medical College
  • Shamima Ferdousi Asstt.Professor of Pathology, Ibrahim Medical College
  • Shamsun Nahar Bela Associate Professor, Gynaecology, BIRDEM Hospital

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpath.v24i1.2878

Keywords:

Liposarcoma, retroperitoneal mass

Abstract

A 45 year old female presented with huge abdominal swelling (subsequently diagnosed as a retroperitoneal mass (12kg) by ultrasonogram and CT scan), gradual weight loss and respiratory distress for last one year. She had also complaints of anorexia, epigastric pain, and hiccough for one year. Her retroperitoneal mass was resected and sent for histopathological examination which was later diagnosed as well differentiated liposarcoma.

Key words: Liposarcoma, retroperitoneal mass  

doi: 10.3329/bjpath.v24i1.2878

Bangladesh J Pathol 24 (1) : 21-24

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How to Cite

Rahman, M. T., Khan, A. K., Ferdousi, S., & Bela, S. N. (2009). A huge retroperitoneal mass histologically diagnosed as well differentiated liposarcoma-a case report. Bangladesh Journal of Pathology, 24(1), 21–24. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpath.v24i1.2878

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Case Reports