Thoracic sarcoma case series in Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Author:
Yurkdes Aran Sittampalam
1
;
Narasimman Sathiamurthy
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From: The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2019;74(3):237-239
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
- Abstract: Thoracic sarcomas (TS) are rare neoplasms that may present with non-specific pulmonary symptoms. Chest radiographs and computed tomography of the thorax are the investigations of choice, while pre-operative minimally invasive biopsies may not be entirely helpful with the diagnosis. The commonly identified variants of thoracic sarcomas include liposarcomas, leiomyosarcomas and synovial sarcomas. Complete excision of the tumour with clear margins remain the sole definite form of management and there is limited role with adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In the present case series, we explore our experience with three patients who presented with TS and the management decisions that was made.
- Full text:6.2019.my1427.pdf
