Myxoid liposarcoma of the supraclavicular fossa

Chest. 2000 May;117(5):1518-20. doi: 10.1378/chest.117.5.1518.

Abstract

Liposarcomas generally originate most often in the extremities or retroperitoneum, less frequently in the head and neck, and rarely in the thorax. We describe a particularly rare presentation of myxoid liposarcoma originating in the supraclavicular fossa. The mass was resected and has not recurred. We searched our pathology database for other soft-tissue tumors of the supraclavicular fossa and found no other case of sarcoma originating in this site. In addition, we performed a literature review of thoracic and neck liposarcomas to identify similar cases and discuss their clinical course.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Clavicle
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Liposarcoma, Myxoid / pathology*
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Male
  • Thoracic Neoplasms / pathology*