Recurrent Myxoid Liposarcoma of the Upper Thoracic Spine: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Liposarcoma, one of the most common soft tissue sarcomas, originates from primitive mesenchymal cells. However, spinal involvement of liposarcoma, whether primary or metastatic, is rare. According to literature reports, myxoid/round cell liposarcomas are the most common types affecting the spine. Spinal liposarcomas, whether primary or metastatic, have only been sporadically reported.

Case presentation

The author presents an unusual case of recurrent myxoid liposarcoma originating from the erector spinae muscle, infiltrating the upper thoracic spine in a 65-year-old female. The patient presented with a 1-week history of progressively worsening right chest and back pain. The treatment approach involved surgical intervention with wide tumor resection, spinal cord

SUBMITTER: Lin H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11723665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature