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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

Dedifferentiated liposarcoma of the anterior mediastinum: An uncommon case presentation and complex diagnosis.

Charles K Crawford, Hajra Arshad, Elliot K Fishman

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Charles K CrawfordDepartment of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Hajra ArshadDepartment of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Elliot K FishmanDepartment of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.

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Abstract

Mediastinal liposarcoma are rare occurrences of liposarcomas, arising from mesenchymal fat cells. They have several histological subtypes including well-differentiated, dedifferentiated, myxoid and pleomorphic. They often present with nonspecific symptoms of mass effect on nearby structures. Surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment, but high recurrence rate remains a challenge. We present the case of a 70-year-old male with a large dedifferentiated anterior mediastinal liposarcoma presenting with compressive symptoms. Coordinated efforts from radiology, histopathology and surgical teams are required for timely and accurate diagnosis and an optimized course of treatment.

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Computed tomography (CT)Dedifferentiated liposarcomaMediastinum

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PMID40242386
PMCPMC12002808

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