Imaging findings of giant liposarcoma of the esophagus

Yonsei Med J. 2003 Aug 30;44(4):715-8. doi: 10.3349/ymj.2003.44.4.715.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Esophagus / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Liposarcoma / diagnosis*
  • Liposarcoma / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed