Imaging Findings of Giant Liposarcoma of the Esophagus.
10.3349/ymj.2003.44.4.715
- Author:
Jae Joon CHUNG
1
;
Myeong Jin KIM
;
Joo Hee KIM
;
Jong Tae LEE
;
Hyung Sik YOO
;
Ki Whang KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jjchung@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Esophagus;
liposarcoma;
CT;
MR;
esophagography
- MeSH:
Esophageal Neoplasms/*diagnosis/pathology;
Esophagus/radiography;
Human;
Liposarcoma/*diagnosis/pathology;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Yonsei Medical Journal
2003;44(4):715-718
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A giant esophageal liposarcoma showing rapid growth over 7 months is presented in 56-year-old man. It originated from the pharyngo-esophageal junction with a short stalk, and extended downward to the distal esophagus. A barium swallow study showed a large, sausage-like intraluminal mass in the dilated esophagus. CT and MR imaging showed a heterogeneous mass with a fatty component in the esophagus. A total laryngopharyngo-esophagectomy was performed and the histological diagnosis was of a well-differentiated liposarcoma.
